Monte Piana
📍 Trentino-Alto Adige , Bolzano · Nearest city: Dobbiaco (13 km)
64 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2249 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.61190, 12.25030Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:04 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1130 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1130m · wind 16 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~212 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~212m · wind 8 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Aug (75/100, 18°C, 81mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 148mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
above Rifugio Bosi If you are not an expert in taking off, only take off if you have at least 5 to 10 km/h south wind (or SE). Otherwise you might get serious problems with the flat descend and the uneven terrain.
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