Pian dell' Alpe
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Usseaux (2 km)
48 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1956 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.06250, 7.02670Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~162 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 10.0 mm.
base ~162m · wind 12 km/h · precip 9.9mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~165 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 5.1 mm.
base ~165m · wind 10 km/h · precip 5.1mmComposite 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, 20°C, 79mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 282mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | 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
Smooth takeoff, suitable for 2 wings simultaneous preparation and launch. After the launch, soar the slope to the right to gain some altitude. Once you are over the road, it should become easier.
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