Monte Vandalino
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Villar Pellice (3 km)
67 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2079 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.83690, 7.16550Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:02 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~105 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 7.2 mm.
base ~105m · wind 8 km/h · precip 7.2mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~72 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 5.0 mm.
base ~72m · wind 8 km/h · precip 5.0mmComposite 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 (73/100, 18°C, 144mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 295mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 14 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.84 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
Takeoff from the top next to the meteo station, or below it towards the east. A very big and grassy field.
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