Palamonda - Colverde - San Martino di Castrozza
📍 Veneto , Provincia di Belluno · Nearest city: Falcade Alto (9 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2199 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.27830, 11.81590Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1000 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~1000m · wind 24 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~956 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~956m · wind 9 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2518 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~2518m · wind 14 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21❌ Not recommended · peak 73 at 15h
- Cloud cover >85% — no radiation to trigger thermals
- High cloud suck (100/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 15:00 – 18:00
| 08 55 ☁️⚠️ | 09 55 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 63 ☁️⚠️ | 12 63 ☁️⚠️ | 13 68 ☁️⚠️ | 14 63 ☁️⚠️ | 15 73 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 73 ☁️⚠️ | 18 53 ☁️⚠️ | 19 26 ☁️⚠️ | 20 22 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 15h: CAPE 210 J/kg · LI -1.2 · BL top 650 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 2786 m · 0°C at 1810 m · Pro score 63/100 · sun 31° 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: 15:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 3.7°C · Td: -1.0°C
LCL (cloud base): 587 m
BL top: 650 m
0°C level: 1810 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 | 0.72 | 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
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Rules and notes
No powered paragliding allowed.
Nearby sites
Punta Ces - San Martino di Castrozza (57) · Tognola (59) · Cima Agnelezza - Lago Calaita (49) · Maso Tais (59) · Bivacco Bedin (32) · Marmolada (48)