Cerro de la cruz

49🟡 Marginal

Argentina · Takeoff 1188 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~576 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 576 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 3.9

2026-08-1960

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~336 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 336 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 3.1

2026-08-2045

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1060 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 1060 m

CAPE: 80

LI: 6.1

2026-08-2140

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1236 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 1236 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 10.6

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (12)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
-29.421	-66.929	1028	1.00
-29.432	-66.935	1182	0.97
-29.459	-66.949	1234	0.86
-29.397	-66.926	1167	0.78
-29.385	-66.929	1257	0.78
-29.377	-66.937	1554	0.77
-29.427	-66.943	1572	0.68
-29.439	-66.927	837	0.66
-29.438	-66.888	561	0.65
-29.418	-66.918	678	0.65
-29.430	-66.924	743	0.60
-29.441	-66.916	628	0.52

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Takeoff description

Flat area with some grass. Room for a few gliders.

About this site

Cerro de la cruz is a paragliding launch site in Argentina, near La Rioja. Takeoff elevation is 1188 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 49/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.