Superbagneres - luchon
📍 Midi-Pyrenees , Departement de la Haute-Garonne · Nearest city: Bagneres-de-Luchon (3 km)
59 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1767 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.76810, 0.57972Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:20 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1348 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1348m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1316 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1316m · wind 11 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~712 m, wind 5 km/h, precipitation 5.8 mm.
base ~712m · wind 5 km/h · precip 5.8mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21🌟 Exceptional day · peak 85 at 14h
⏰ Useful window: 10:00 – 16:00
| 08 55 | 09 73 | 10 73 | 11 73 | 12 73 | 13 73 | 14 85 | 15 27 | 16 18 | 17 12 | 18 10 | 19 10 | 20 10 |
Peak 14h: CAPE 630 J/kg · LI -2.2 · BL top 2470 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 2804 m · 0°C at 3260 m · Pro score 78/100 · sun 38° 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: 14:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 16.2°C · Td: 7.9°C
LCL (cloud base): 1037 m
BL top: 2470 m
0°C level: 3260 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) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.82 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Drive to the ski sation, outside the times that the ski lift doesn't run. Otherwise, take the lift, take off is immediately on the left on the slope next to the derelict church. Steep, but easy. Wind will be light so forward is needed sometimes.
Rules and notes
Airfield restrictions , height and approach restrictions.
Pilot comments
Absolutely Amazing flying. Ask a Pro for advice. Close to an airfield, regulated flying for landing approach. Please read the posted guidelines on the notice board. If you are experienced enough, in the afternoon, when the breeze eases off a little, you can cross to the other side of the valley, soaring 'the road' all the way up and then plenty of possibilities to make it far enough into the valley against the wind. Take care, serious turbulence is possible.
Nearby sites
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