Molè
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Chianocco (1 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 887 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.15540, 7.16751Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~768 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~768m · wind 17 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~259 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~259m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1223 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1223m · wind 9 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 60 at 12h
⏰ Useful window: 13:00 – 19:00
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 50 | 11 55 | 12 60 | 13 55 | 14 55 | 15 55 | 16 55 | 17 55 | 18 55 | 19 45 | 20 45 |
Peak 12h: CAPE 40 J/kg · LI 0.3 · BL top 1140 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1699 m · 0°C at 2660 m · sun 41° 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: 12:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 13.6°C · Td: 7.1°C
LCL (cloud base): 812 m
BL top: 1140 m
0°C level: 2660 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) | 10 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.80 | 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
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Takeoff description
Big field. The site is not maintained, hence the grass can be long.
Pilot comments
This site is not frequently used, but historically it was used even before the Chianocco flying site,
Nearby sites
Chianocco (55) · Le Combe (62) · Paragliding Landing (5) · Rocca Patanua (74) · Chiamberlando (45) · La Riposa (61)