Saleve - Les Crêts
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de la Haute-Savoie · Nearest city: Collonges-sous-Saleve (2 km)
52 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1258 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.13020, 6.17151Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:19 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1058 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~1058m · wind 10 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1126 m, viento 20 km/h.
base ~1126m · wind 20 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1016 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).
base ~1016m · wind 26 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) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Les Crêts Level : beginner Orientation : W to SW Location : From geneva it's on the right (West), near 'La Croisette'.
Rules and notes
TMA flight zone of the nearby airport (Geneva). Absolute maximum authorized altitude: 1700m asl. Check visual flight maps before going to takeoff.
Pilot comments
You can also land in the swiss landing (Troinex) which is suitable for Hanggliders and easier for beginners. GPS : 46°09'45'N - 6°09'27'E check http://www.paradelta.ch/
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