Alpe Giumello
📍 Lombardy , Provincia di Lecco · Nearest city: Taceno (3 km)
75 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1547 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.04490, 9.35660Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~455 m, wind 14 km/h, precipitation 1.8 mm.
base ~455m · wind 14 km/h · precip 1.8mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~391 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~391m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1218 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1218m · wind 8 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-21
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | 7 km/h W | gust 24 | 12 km/h SW | gust 26 | 8 km/h SW | gust 30 |
| 2026-04-22 | 4 km/h SW | gust 17 | 12 km/h SW | gust 23 | 8 km/h W | gust 31 |
| 2026-04-23 | 6 km/h N | gust 27 | 7 km/h NW | gust 36 | 7 km/h NW | gust 37 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 10 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.82 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.90 | 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
Take off is large and on South West direction, 1500 m , near Como lake. An easy top landing makes the site good for any level in accordance with the different moments of the da
Rules and notes
like any where in italy
Pilot comments
Giumello allows permanent flys with top landing and refreshment in Capanna Vittoria where you can taste tipical food. It is possibile to descend the main ridge or, reaching the other sites, to explore minor valleys. A good view is assured with fantastic landscapes and very good fly conditions. You can pass 3000 m and 50 km of distance, easily flying over woods, small villages, pastures and tops.
Nearby sites
Monte Mezzo (Lago di Como) (58) · Pedana di decollo Giulio Ravelli (5) · Tremezzo-Crocione-Bellagio (59) · Cornizzolo (73) · MEZZOLDO - Passo S.Marco (63) · Cusio - Monte Avaro (58)