Vetan
📍 Aosta Valley , Valle d'Aosta · Nearest city: Saint-Nicolas (2 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1771 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.73210, 7.18356Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:09 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2772 m, viento 20 km/h.
base ~2772m · wind 20 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2330 m, viento 18 km/h.
base ~2330m · wind 18 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~902 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~902m · wind 12 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20✅ Flyable · peak 55 at 14h
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 30 ☁️⚠️ | 12 35 ☁️⚠️ | 13 35 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 45 ☁️⚠️ | 16 45 ☁️⚠️ | 17 45 ☁️⚠️ | 18 40 ☁️⚠️ | 19 50 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 14h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.4 · BL top 2315 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 4558 m · 0°C at 2840 m · Pro score 58/100 · sun 36° over slope
2026-04-21❌ Not recommended · peak 55 at 13h
- Día muy estable (CAPE<50, LI>2) — sin térmicas
- Cloud suck alto (66/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 30 ☁️⚠️ | 11 30 ☁️⚠️ | 12 35 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 45 ☁️⚠️ | 18 55 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 13h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.5 · BL top 2375 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 5183 m · 0°C at 2690 m · Pro score 58/100 · sun 40° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 14:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 11.6°C · Td: -10.7°C
LCL (cloud base): 2787 m
BL top: 2315 m
0°C level: 2840 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | 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
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