Les bouchaux
📍 Lorraine , Departement des Vosges · Nearest city: La Bresse (2 km)
34 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 921 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.99780, 6.89111Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:03 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1472 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1472m · wind 20 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1384 m, strong wind (35 km/h).
base ~1384m · wind 35 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2695 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~2695m · wind 12 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) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.68 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.05 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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