Sapenay (south-west)
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de la Savoie · Nearest city: Chatillon (2 km)
43 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 698 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.79890, 5.86694Takeoff 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: Aug (88/100, 26°C, 32mm lluvia) · Worst month: Feb (45/100, 96mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.80 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.20 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
from landing drive to Chambotte village. In the village turn to the left, D991b rod, direction St Germain. In St Germain turn to the left, D58b road, direction Cessens. Cross it and take D54 road.When the road stops going up a track goes on your left. Park your car along the road and walk 5mn. Little field with trees. on the edge of cliff you can watch the landing area, near the little port.
Nearby sites
Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere' (45) · Sapenay (pass) (45) · Le chat (27) · Parves (43) · Colombier (30) · Revard (49)