La Pesse
📍 Aosta Valley , Valle d'Aosta · Nearest city: Petit Fenis (2 km)
51 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1587 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.76760, 7.48490Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2569 m, viento 23 km/h.
base ~2569m · wind 23 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2198 m, viento 22 km/h.
base ~2198m · wind 22 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~879 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~879m · wind 11 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 | 0.70 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Either the smallshallow field, or the one little bit steeper 30m to the east.
Rules and notes
Attention, general aviation,ultralight and helicopter traffic in the valley. It is suggested not to fly in the center of valley at high altitude. Do not fly west from Nus, the ATZ of Aosta starts there.
Nearby sites
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