Semnoz

50🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 1487 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~828 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 828 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 2.6

2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1150 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h

Base: 1150 m

CAPE: 470

LI: -0.7

2026-08-200

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~161 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 37.1 mm.

Wind max: 17 km/h

Base: 161 m

CAPE: 288

LI: -5.0

2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~378 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 0.8 mm.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 378 m

CAPE: 30

LI: -1.3

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (9)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
45.774	6.066	983	0.95
45.805	6.093	1324	0.94
45.844	6.097	842	0.90
45.798	6.089	1280	0.88
45.790	6.087	1245	0.77
45.782	6.088	1402	0.68
45.813	6.093	1228	0.68
45.777	6.080	1247	0.60
45.823	6.094	1134	0.55

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Semnoz is a paragliding launch site in France, near Viuz-la-Chiesaz. Takeoff elevation is 1487 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 50/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.