Sapenay (south-west)
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de la Savoie · Nearest city: Chatillon (2 km)
43 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 698 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.79890, 5.86694Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 03:04 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1245 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~1245m · wind 12 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1376 m, viento 17 km/h.
base ~1376m · wind 17 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) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.80 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.20 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
from landing drive to Chambotte village. In the village turn to the left, D991b rod, direction St Germain. In St Germain turn to the left, D58b road, direction Cessens. Cross it and take D54 road.When the road stops going up a track goes on your left. Park your car along the road and walk 5mn. Little field with trees. on the edge of cliff you can watch the landing area, near the little port.
Pilot comments
With south wind it\'s flyable, the wind get round chartreuse mountain and comes from SW. DON\'T FLY HIGHER THAN 320m ABOVE THE TAKEOFF and all along the crest: airplane airway!
Nearby sites
Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere' (45) · Sapenay (pass) (45) · Le chat (27) · Parves (43) · Colombier (30) · Revard (49)