Punta Ces - San Martino di Castrozza
📍 Trentino-Alto Adige , Provincia di Trento · Nearest city: Siror (10 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2196 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.26760, 11.76060Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~808 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~808m · wind 12 km/h · precip 0.5mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~483 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~483m · wind 11 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2443 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~2443m · wind 19 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21❌ Not recommended · peak 73 at 18h
- Cloud cover >85% — no radiation to trigger thermals
- High cloud suck (100/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 50 ☁️⚠️ | 09 55 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 63 ☁️⚠️ | 12 63 ☁️⚠️ | 13 68 ☁️⚠️ | 14 68 ☁️⚠️ | 15 68 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 63 ☁️⚠️ | 18 73 ☁️⚠️ | 19 26 ☁️⚠️ | 20 22 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 18h: CAPE 150 J/kg · LI -1.0 · BL top 385 m · w* 5.7 m/s · cloud base 2396 m · 0°C at 1960 m · Pro score 49/100 · sun 10° 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: 18:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 2.4°C · Td: 0.8°C
LCL (cloud base): 199 m
BL top: 385 m
0°C level: 1960 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) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.71 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
From San Martino di Castrozza, you need to follow the sign for 'Malga Ces'. After 3 km. you will see the chair lift PUNTA CES - Time table on http://impiantices.it/skiarea-ces/orari/ (winter and summer seasons). If the chair lift will be closed, you need to follow the path for 'Punta Ces'. On top, at the arrive of the chair lift, you will see the refuge and below it, at the beginning of the slope 'Punta Ces', there is a TAKEOFF - Facing South. On your left side, you can see on top of the chair lift's pole, the anenometer. The teakeoff isn't really steep, so if the wind is not really strong, you need to run.
Rules and notes
No powered paragliding allowed.
Nearby sites
Tognola (59) · Palamonda - Colverde - San Martino di Castrozza (58) · Cima Agnelezza - Lago Calaita (49) · Maso Tais (59) · Atterraggio Col Rodella (5) · Campitello-Canazei-Col Rodella (70)