Bellwald - Ried
📍 Valais , Goms District · Nearest city: Fiesch (4 km)
54 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1680 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.43520, 8.15426Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:17 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1580 m, viento 16 km/h.
base ~1580m · wind 16 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1529 m, viento 8 km/h.
base ~1529m · wind 8 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1944 m, viento 6 km/h.
base ~1944m · wind 6 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20⚠️ Marginal · peak 65 at 15h
- Cloud suck alto (94/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 50 ☁️⚠️ | 09 40 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 65 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 55 ☁️⚠️ | 18 50 ☁️⚠️ | 19 50 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 15h: CAPE 20 J/kg · LI 0.7 · BL top 1960 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3742 m · 0°C at 2640 m · Pro score 63/100 · sun 30° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 55 at 13h
- Cloud suck alto (61/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 55 ☁️⚠️ | 18 50 ☁️⚠️ | 19 50 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 13h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 0.9 · BL top 2155 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3905 m · 0°C at 2460 m · Pro score 63/100 · sun 39° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 15:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 11.1°C · Td: -5.4°C
LCL (cloud base): 2062 m
BL top: 1960 m
0°C level: 2640 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
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 | 0.82 | 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 |
Rules and notes
For detailed info see: >> http://www.paraglidingearth.com/en-html/index.php?site=6604
Pilot comments
>>> a most comprehensive 'guide' to flying here: http://flyfiesch.co.nf/ by Rob Smith
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