Alto
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Cuneo · Nearest city: Alto (2 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1242 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.12190, 7.98649Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:48 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~161 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~161m · wind 11 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~608 m, wind 25 km/h.
base ~608m · wind 25 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1363 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1363m · wind 13 km/hComposite 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
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.95 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | 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
Take off 1) 44°07'21.32' N 7°59'48.32' E 1092m Take off 2) 44°07'17.97' N 7°59'11.61' E 1214m Large green field,
Rules and notes
take care to the Albenga Airport Airspace
Pilot comments
Beautifull site with incredible landscape. Not for beginner. The best season is late winter/early spring or autumn, in summer strong conditions e often low base clouds.
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