Lu - vecchia cava
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Alessandria · Nearest city: Lu (1 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 255 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
44.99330, 8.48814Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | 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
Takeoff description
take off with strong south wind, then immediately return to the area with the greatest gradient on the left
Rules and notes
pay attention to the cultivated areas
Pilot comments
enjoy soaring flight when south wind is strong enough
Nearby sites
Castelletto d'Erro (3) · Beigua (15) · Caseppa (11) · Rivalba (42) · Varazze (14) · Ca' del Monte - Cecima (53)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.