Refugio Auronzo / Tre Cie / Drei Zinnen
📍 Trentino-Alto Adige , Bolzano · Nearest city: Sesto (11 km)
66 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2292 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.61220, 12.29360Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:15 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1329 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1329m · wind 19 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1300 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1300m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2818 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~2818m · wind 22 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 | 7 km/h NW | gust 28 | 12 km/h NW | gust 26 | 10 km/h NE | gust 29 |
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) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.65 | 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
several options around 'Rifugio Auronzo' depending on wind
Rules and notes
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Pilot comments
great views!!
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