Alpe Bill (Macugnaga)
📍 Piedmont , Provincia Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Nearest city: Macugnaga (1 km)
60 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1789 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.97990, 7.95770Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:07 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~662 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 1.2 mm.
base ~662m · wind 9 km/h · precip 1.2mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~80 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 7.7 mm.
base ~80m · wind 7 km/h · precip 7.7mmComposite 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: Jul (83/100, 18°C, 62mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (5/100, 474mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | 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
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Features: The take off is very nice although not large. The slope is constant without any technical difficulty. Notes: The takeoff is not feasible in the winter because it is impossible to achieve with the snow. Obstacles: None. Top Landing: No. Notes on the flight: The cable car is open from November to April and from mid June to mid September. The ticket includes a return if you do not take off
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