Praille
📍 Aosta Valley , Valle d'Aosta · Nearest city: Petit Fenis (1 km)
47 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1210 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.75850, 7.47400Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:31 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~906 m, wind 20 km/h, precipitation 2.1 mm.
base ~906m · wind 20 km/h · precip 2.1mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~465 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 2.6 mm.
base ~465m · wind 12 km/h · precip 2.6mmComposite 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: Aug (88/100, 26°C, 78mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (45/100, 333mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.72 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.51 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Grassy field next to the road (visible from road) with some trees on both sides. High voltage power line just below the takeoff but it does not disturb or endanger the takeoff. Please note this is not an official takeoff, use it when the grass is short or when no livestock is present. Always be kind if meet the landlord.
Nearby sites
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