Saleve - Telepherique
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de la Haute-Savoie · Nearest city: Monnetier-Mornex (1 km)
41 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1095 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.15480, 6.19434Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 03:06 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1206 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1206m · wind 11 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1043 m, viento 17 km/h.
base ~1043m · 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 | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.07 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
'Télépherique' : Just on the side of the cable car upper station. Short grassy takeoff. Orientation : NNE to NNW
Rules and notes
TMA flight zone of the nearby airport (Geneva) - Absolute maximum authorized altitude : 1700m asl.
Pilot comments
Geneva Airport restriction, Altitude Max 1700m. Cable 50 meters on the left side after taking off, be carefull !
Nearby sites
Saleve - Les Crêts (52) · Anglettaz (38) · Parmelan (41) · Sur Cou (46) · La Vesancière (65) · Annecy - Planfait (55)