Le Col Vert
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de l'Isere · Nearest city: Le Gua (2 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1469 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.03340, 5.59959Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:29 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1023 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1023m · wind 11 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1002 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~1002m · wind 13 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1190 m, viento 7 km/h.
base ~1190m · wind 7 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 | 0.77 | 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
Est
Pilot comments
Excellent cross country start (300km)
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