Mombarone
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Nomaglio (6 km)
65 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2267 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.58440, 7.89423Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:15 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~384 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~384m · wind 8 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~44 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~44m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~586 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~586m · 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 | 3 km/h S | gust 30 | 8 km/h S | gust 35 | 8 km/h SE | gust 42 |
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) | 11 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.69 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | 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
Takeoff possible below the mountain refugee, at about 2300 m. Directions available are SW and S... just choose a place on the grass (be careful with rocks!) Possible takeoff also facing E (it's more like NE...) with nil to light winds. This is the best takeoff to open your wing, because there is a little flat spot
Pilot comments
Good takeoff technique is required! Not for beginners. No windsocks available, but there is a flag on the mountain refugee (when it is open). It can be a little bumpy out there. If you want a relaxing glide, best time to takeoff is in the evening, after 17.00.
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