Pic du Merdanson - Arthez d'Asson
📍 Aquitaine , Departement des Pyrenees-Atlantiques · Nearest city: Asson (11 km)
63 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1529 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
43.05420, -0.29771Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:04 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~6 m, wind 6 km/h, precipitation 15.6 mm.
base ~6m · wind 6 km/h · precip 15.6mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~38 m, wind 6 km/h, precipitation 15.5 mm.
base ~38m · wind 6 km/h · precip 15.5mmComposite 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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jul (75/100, 20°C, 123mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (20/100, 214mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.75 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Décollage du sommet toutes orientations
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