Cherry peak
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Pomaretto (1 km)
54 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1254 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.96330, 7.17077Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:27 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~377 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~377m · wind 14 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~138 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 1.6 mm.
base ~138m · wind 8 km/h · precip 1.6mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1100 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1100m · wind 8 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 55 at 16h
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 50 | 11 50 | 12 45 | 13 45 | 14 45 | 15 45 | 16 55 | 17 55 | 18 55 | 19 45 | 20 45 |
Peak 16h: CAPE 30 J/kg · LI 1.3 · BL top 455 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1816 m · 0°C at 2890 m · Pro score 52/100 · sun 25° 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: 16:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 11.6°C · Td: 7.1°C
LCL (cloud base): 562 m
BL top: 455 m
0°C level: 2890 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) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.84 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.26 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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Takeoff description
Ideal site for a small hike&fly! Take-off is rather small, only 1 wind at a time. Be very careful wjen there is 0 wind, and avoid attempting the takeoff when the wind is from behind, even if very slightly. many people have been on the trees below already.
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