Mex Aiguille
📍 Valais , Saint-Maurice District · Nearest city: Saint-Maurice (4 km)
45 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1821 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.18970, 6.98146Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:31 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~744 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~744m · wind 14 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~881 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~881m · wind 13 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1263 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~1263m · wind 12 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) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Aiguille de Mex There is a path between trees 10m. below summit, facing the valley 46.18959817 / 6.98167205 / 1850m asl take off direction: ENE NO ROOM for tandem! loads of bushtrees at take off path, make your way comfortable and take care of your lines
Rules and notes
Please do not cross straight to landing, but cross first the valley because of Bex airfield
Nearby sites
Refuge de Chalin (53) · Valerette (56) · Les Giettes (34) · Signal de Soi (56) · Les Lués (68) · La Tourche (58)