Switzerland Paragliding Sites

From Grindelwald with the gondola lift to the First. From there a 2 minute walk along the access road to the launch site, 100m below the restaurant First. The starting place is very large and even, without stones or obstacles. Many national and international competitions have already taken place here. From here the most beautiful flights in the Jungfrau Region can be made. It can be started in three different directions. Mostly the wind comes up thermally along the slope. It is recommended to start in direction south or southwest (normal starting direction) or east. When you start west over the cliff you have to consider an early break and it takes a lot of routine. Thermike entrance directly in front of the Starplatz or in west direction at Waldspitz. The use is free of charge. The local Jungfrau Taechi Club is the operator and authorised signatory. suitability Normal start time 9:00-18:00. Thermals from 10:00. Basically startable and flyable in all normal weather conditions. Partial crosswind. Also suitable for beginners and large groups. huge TO area, suited for all levels; easy access by gondola from Grindelwald, TOP-landing also possible... Huge meadow launch site below the mountain station of the First mountain railway. The First near Grindelwald is one of the best thermal spots. The thermals can be correspondingly strong on some days. The First cable car takes you from the centre of Grindelwald to the magnificent Wiesestartplatz a few metres below the mountain station. The starting place is wide, big and forgiving. The fantastic panorama seduces to distraction. One should not underestimate in any case the long flight path to the landing place in Grund. If the flight altitude is not sufficient to reach the landing site for whatever reason, you can land at the Bodmi landing site. The landing site is next to the cable car. During the ascent it is easy to see after the first masts. The landing site is demanding and therefore only recommended for experienced pilots. Grindelwald Tourism Village road 110 P.O. Box 124 CH-3818 Grindelwald Phone +41 33 854 12 12 Fax +41 33 854 12 10 touristcenter@grindelwald.ch http://www.grindelwald.ch 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Rail Info Interlaken Telephone: +41 (0)33 828 72 33 Fax: +41 (0)33 828 72 60 info@jungfrau.ch http://www.jungfrau.ch Flying school Jungfrau Alain Gazzetta Rhinestone barn 1 CH-3818 Grindelwald Mobile: +41 (0)79 667 23 14 alain@flugschule-jungfrau.ch http://www.flugschule-jungfrau.ch Altitude 2137m

Access: - by using the shuttles from Rennaz (RNVL club, schools); - by car to Sonchaux hostel and then walk up (10min). Very easy west and south decos. Possibility of soaring by north wind along the ridge rising to Rochers de Naye (use instead deco North) Possibility of cross country skiing on Moléson or Villars, Leysin. Sonchaux, Rochers de Naye, Jaman 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather beacon to 076202525230 Altitude 1407m

Small decoration on medium slope SE to SW, difficult. There are two Holfuy beacons installed for this take-off site. The one called "Déco St-Cergue" indicates the wind at the bottom of the deco and must be mainly oriented SW. A second one called "St-Cergue Fréterette" is placed in a plain above the deco and indicates the entrance of dangerous and undetected winds at the deco, from W to E through N. Ideally, both beacons should indicate about the same direction. See also the Dôle beacon giving information on prevailing winds. All the beacons are visible on "Winds.mobi". Medium slope, short, on the edge of a cliff. Difficult. Take the train Nyon-> St-Cergue, at Givrins, exit at Chèvrerie - Monteret station, follow the railway tracks until you see the CVLD sign showing a path on the right parallel to the tracks. After a 10 min walk, the path crosses the tracks again, a small staircase allows access to the decoration. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater https://winds.mobi/stations/map Altitude 1009m

From Innerarosa with the mountain railway to the Hoernlihuette. The starting place is a meadow in the middle. Altitude 2440m

From Fiesch take the cable car to the Fiescheralp (Kuehboden), from there walk west to the starting point. The starting place is a huge middle meadow. Excellent cross country flying area. 'Home': mostly used in the morning;46°24'52' (46.4146)N; 8°6'29' (8.10819)E - Elevation : 2137 m.'Galvera': used in the afternoon (shown on map) The thermals are moving directly over the launch area, so launch carefully and keep the brakes in your hands. 1- and 2-seater The launch site is managed by the Fluggruppe Aletsch. Further information: https://www.fluggruppe-aletsch.ch/flugmekka/ Altitude 2170m

Starting point is at the mountain station. In the afternoon, one should orientate oneself to the Maggia and not fly too strongly towards Locarno, as otherwise, due to the partly strong valley wind, one hardly reaches the landing place. Note TMA Locarno! 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1671m

The launch site is located behind the forest next to the antenna. Walk towards the antenna, turn left at the antenna and walk through the forest. 2 TO's available:1) near top of mountain; facing south2) as shown on map, facing SW 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1600m

From Chur by chairlift to Brambrueesch. From there on foot on the marked path to the starting point on the Dreibuendenstein. The starting place is a hilly meadow. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 2070m

From Malans by cable car to Aelpli. From there on foot to the launch site. The launch site is a steep meadow. Altitude 2100m

Altitude 745m