Mont Denise
📍 Auvergne , Departement de la Haute-Loire · Nearest city: Polignac (1 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 869 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.05940, 3.85556Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:29 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1423 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1423m · wind 17 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1198 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1198m · wind 15 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1054 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1054m · wind 8 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 | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Orientation Ouest Pas de difficulté. Repose au sommet possible. Il y a également un déco Sud, très raide et à l'aérologie "SIVesque" les jours thermiques.
Pilot comments
Site technique en thermique (souvent étroits), les 300 premiers mètres nécessitent un pilotage précis et un bon placement.
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