Monte San Nicolao
📍 Liguria , Provincia di La Spezia · Nearest city: Framura (5 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 811 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.25370, 9.57042Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:46 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~386 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~386m · wind 10 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1281 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1281m · wind 13 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1493 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1493m · wind 17 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | 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
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
Take off is short and with rocks
Rules and notes
you must be authorized for landing
Pilot comments
This is a thermal flight mountain style - landing is private and far - no other landing avaiable
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