Petit Mont-Rond
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de l'Ain · Nearest city: Echenevex (6 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1491 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.35750, 6.01793Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~805 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~805m · wind 9 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~898 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~898m · wind 9 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1423 m, viento 17 km/h.
base ~1423m · wind 17 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) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The take-off is flat with break in edge of cliff close to the arrival of Télécombi near the transmitter/ antenna. Orientation NE to SW - Attention - High-tension line on the right in 700 m.
Rules and notes
Respect the TMA-Genève 300 m over the relief
Nearby sites
Mijoux (46) · La Vesancière (65) · Crozet (Les Deux Potes) (58) · Septmoncel (42) · Chenevrier (32) · Noirmont (29)