Serres Beaumont
📍 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur , Departement des Hautes-Alpes · Nearest city: Serres (6 km)
45 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1430 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.37830, 5.68670Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:30 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1720 m, viento 18 km/h.
base ~1720m · wind 18 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2072 m, viento 16 km/h.
base ~2072m · wind 16 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1115 m, viento 18 km/h.
base ~1115m · wind 18 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.75 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Good, early, in the morning, when the sun light the rocks which are just under the TV transmitter. WARNING : be very carefull before taking your decision => take off is under the north, the west and the south wind. WARNING : when east wind (other than brise) is facing the takeoff, it can be difficult to reach a comfortable landing. Be very carefull.
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