Torgnon
📍 Aosta Valley , Valle d'Aosta · Nearest city: Mongnod (1 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1723 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.80890, 7.56220Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1238 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1238m · wind 16 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~752 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~752m · wind 16 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1820 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1820m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21✅ Flyable · peak 65 at 18h
⏰ Useful window: 17:00 – 19:00
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 30 ☁️⚠️ | 11 30 ☁️⚠️ | 12 35 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 55 ☁️⚠️ | 18 65 ☁️⚠️ | 19 65 | 20 65 |
Peak 18h: CAPE 180 J/kg · LI 2.1 · BL top 2400 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 3273 m · 0°C at 2810 m · Pro score 60/100 · 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: 10.7°C · Td: -1.7°C
LCL (cloud base): 1549 m
BL top: 2400 m
0°C level: 2810 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.51 | 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
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