Alpe del Caviano paragliding site and weather forecast

Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Alpe del Caviano.

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Altitude1,012 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates45.8780, 9.0086
AreaSwiss Alps

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: bestW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Alpe del Caviano is a hill site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,012 m. It works best in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

Terrain
hill
Lift
ridge soaring
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

When the wind is wrong for Alpe del Caviano

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Alpe del Caviano doesn't cover.

Laveno - Mte.Nudo - Mombellonortherly, easterly or north-westerly wind, 26 km away · 1,094 m · E, SE, S, SW launch · thermalTremezzo-Crocione-Bellagionorth-easterly wind, 20 km away · 1,598 m · SE, S launchCampo dei Fiorrisouth-easterly wind, 19 km away · 1,166 m · SE, S, SW launchMonte Generoso -1600southerly wind, 5 km away · 1,526 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalMonte Bisbino (Italien)westerly wind, 4 km away · 1,325 m · W launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Landing

'Mendrisio' or 'Riva San Vitale' (>> see 'Monte Generoso')

Flight rules

Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying: http://www.flyland.ch. DABS (active danger areas etc): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Alpe del Caviano

Croce dell uomo (Italien)4 km away · 790 mMonte Bisbino (Italien)4 km away · 1,325 m · W launchMonte Generoso -16005 km away · 1,526 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalGuanzate19 km away · 308 mCampo dei Fiorri19 km away · 1,166 m · SE, S, SW launchTremezzo-Crocione-Bellagio20 km away · 1,598 m · SE, S launch

Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.

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