Bifé du Dessus
📍 Fribourg , Gruyere District · Nearest city: Charmey (4 km)
45 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1434 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.63790, 7.13519Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:31 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~926 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~926m · wind 12 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~970 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~970m · wind 14 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1404 m, viento 16 km/h.
base ~1404m · wind 16 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) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.80 | 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
Take off by SW, W or N wind
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