Chamois
📍 Aosta Valley , Valle d'Aosta · Nearest city: Chamois (2 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2471 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.85330, 7.64290Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2051 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~2051m · wind 28 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~393 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~393m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2391 m, wind 5 km/h.
base ~2391m · wind 5 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 63 at 15h
- High cloud suck (64/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 30 ☁️⚠️ | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 63 ☁️⚠️ | 18 63 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 15h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI -0.6 · BL top 2115 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 5108 m · 0°C at 2760 m · Pro score 64/100 · sun 31° 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: 5.1°C · Td: -16.0°C
LCL (cloud base): 2637 m
BL top: 2115 m
0°C level: 2760 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | 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 |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
Spacious grassy slopes for take-off halfway up and at the summit. Easy launch and often fairly thermic in summer with cycles flowing up the south face.
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