Modane - valfrejus
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de la Savoie · Nearest city: Modane (6 km)
49 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2417 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
45.25110, 6.66667Loading real-time wind…
Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
2026-04-2060/100
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1737 m, viento 16 km/h.
base ~1737m · wind 16 km/h2026-04-2165/100
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1879 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1879m · wind 11 km/h2026-04-2270/100
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~950 m, viento 7 km/h.
base ~950m · wind 7 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
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) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.80 | 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 |
Nearby sites
Aussois (64) · Caron Nord (56) · Caron Sud (62) · Caron Ouest (56) · Les 2 lacs (38) · Mont de la chambre (52)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.