Col di Tenda
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Cuneo · Nearest city: Limone Piemonte (6 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1887 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.15030, 7.56823Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:11 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~511 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 6.5 mm.
base ~511m · wind 7 km/h · precip 6.5mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~137 m, wind 5 km/h, precipitation 4.6 mm.
base ~137m · wind 5 km/h · precip 4.6mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jul (88/100, 19°C, 64mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 338mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.91 | 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 |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
near fortress
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