Alto
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Cuneo · Nearest city: Alto (2 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1242 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.12190, 7.98649Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:32 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~105 m, viento 11 km/h, precipitación 4.2 mm.
base ~105m · wind 11 km/h · precip 4.2mmNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~279 m, viento 10 km/h, precipitación 4.4 mm.
base ~279m · wind 10 km/h · precip 4.4mmCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~587 m, viento 17 km/h.
base ~587m · wind 17 km/h · precip 0.4mmComposite 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.95 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
Take off 1) 44°07'21.32' N 7°59'48.32' E 1092m Take off 2) 44°07'17.97' N 7°59'11.61' E 1214m Large green field,
Rules and notes
take care to the Albenga Airport Airspace
Pilot comments
Beautifull site with incredible landscape. Not for beginner. The best season is late winter/early spring or autumn, in summer strong conditions e often low base clouds.
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