Grente/ Antholz
📍 Trentino-Alto Adige , Bolzano · Nearest city: Rasun Anterselva - Rasen-Antholz (8 km)
59 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2290 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.84910, 12.05830Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:20 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1391 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1391m · wind 16 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1651 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1651m · wind 12 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2383 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~2383m · wind 16 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 68 at 17h
- High cloud suck (89/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 35 ☁️⚠️ | 09 50 ☁️⚠️ | 10 60 ☁️⚠️ | 11 60 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 68 ☁️⚠️ | 18 63 ☁️⚠️ | 19 63 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 17h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI -0.7 · BL top 1260 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3690 m · 0°C at 2020 m · Pro score 62/100 · sun 17° 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: 17:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 3.7°C · Td: -7.5°C
LCL (cloud base): 1400 m
BL top: 1260 m
0°C level: 2020 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) | 12 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.80 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | 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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Pilot comments
excellent XC-potental (FAI-triangles > 250km!)
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