Alpes d'huez

50🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 2103 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~829 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h

Base: 829 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 2.0

2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1324 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h

Base: 1324 m

CAPE: 340

LI: -0.6

2026-08-2010

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~253 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 13.4 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 253 m

CAPE: 400

LI: -4.4

2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~308 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h

Base: 308 m

CAPE: 80

LI: -1.7

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (8)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
45.114	6.032	1065	0.93
45.096	6.060	1982	0.90
45.086	6.067	1762	0.87
45.060	6.060	1596	0.83
45.084	6.045	1766	0.79
45.145	6.010	2251	0.76
45.091	6.113	2339	0.69
45.125	6.100	2460	0.69

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Alpes d'huez is a paragliding launch site in France, near Huez. Takeoff elevation is 2103 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 50/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.