Tete de Ran
📍 Neuchatel , Val-de-Ruz District · Nearest city: Fontainemelon (3 km)
41 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1420 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.05410, 6.85310Forecast 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 ~993 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~993m · wind 15 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1038 m, viento 20 km/h.
base ~1038m · wind 20 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.73 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
There is a ramp for hang gliders. Keep an eye out for the powerlines when you fly to the left.
Pilot comments
More info on http://www.clubalbatros.ch if you read French During the week (later afternoon) and in the weekends a minibus may operate that will take you from the LZ to takeoff for around 10 CHF. This bus is operated by the local club. Ask around.
Nearby sites
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