About this flying site
This takeoff can be reached in winter too, with skis and the right conditions. Check the avalanche bulletin to do so!
Bocca de Rogna - San Bernardino paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Bocca de Rogna - San Bernardino.
Altitude2,382 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates46.4255, 9.1641
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Bocca de Rogna - San Bernardino is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,382 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Bocca de Rogna - San Bernardino
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Bocca de Rogna - San Bernardino doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
This takeoff is really good for morning hike & flys from San Bernardino. Recommended is the panoramic route going through Pass di Passit, Pass de la Cruseta, and further south to takeoff.
Landing
Suitable for weak south wind landings
Access and parking
Recommended is the panoramic route going through Pass di Passit, Pass de la Cruseta (2455 m AMSL), and further south to takeoff. An alternate route could be Alp d'Ocola - Alp d'Arbeola - Bocca de Rogna (takeoff).
Local weather notes
Being at high altitude and close to the main alpine ridge it is recommended to check the föhn previsions very carefully. This can be found on www.cvlt.ch/vento . FLYING WITH NORTH WIND CAN BE DEADLY!
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Bocca de Rogna - San Bernardino
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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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