Valle de Bravo - La Torre
📍 Mexico · Nearest city: Valle de Bravo (2 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2166 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
19.18460, -100.11400Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:47 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1069 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 11.0 mm.
base ~1069m · wind 11 km/h · precip 11.0mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~848 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 4.3 mm.
base ~848m · wind 8 km/h · precip 4.3mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1195 m, wind 13 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~1195m · wind 13 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 | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2196 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 19.4° |
| Slope aspect | 274° (W) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
La Torre
Rules and notes
Club's fee is mandatory.
Nearby sites
Valle de Bravo - El Peñon (71) · Piano Paragliding and Hang gliding landing field (5) · Cerro Pelon Alternate el Peñon (50) · San Pedro alternate El Peñon (48) · Lampazos alternate El Peñon (48) · Nevado (12)