About this flying site
It generally is a very good alternative to Piz di Renten, if you want to start early in the morning (east-faced). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO17EqkiXtk
Bochèta de Vegeina paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Bochèta de Vegeina.
Altitude2,284 m
Launch directionsE, SE
Coordinates46.3041, 9.1471
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Bochèta de Vegeina is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,284 m. It works best in easterly and south-easterly winds, and can also work in southerly 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 Bochèta de Vegeina
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Bochèta de Vegeina doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Take off is situated on a grassy top, signed by a pile of stones (Stone man). https://bit.ly/2OqkMvE
Access and parking
Take the bus at the stop Grono, Bivio Calanca to Arvigo. In Arvigo, take the cablecar to Braggio. In Braggio, head to Alp di Fora, then follow the path to the left of the hut, then head upwards. There is an official path.
Local weather notes
Good spot to start when there is inversion below 2000m. Whatch out the east wind. Better conditions are to be found with southern wind or very low northwind conditions over 2500m (max 5-10kmh).
Flight rules
If you fly north direction San Bernardino, no particular restrictions. If you fly south direction, Heliport San Vittore 2,5KM 600AGL, over Bellinzona TMA Locarno HX.
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Paragliding sites near Bochèta de Vegeina
Piz di Renten (Cima Croce)1 km away · 2,122 m · S, SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalSanta Maria4 km away · 1,210 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalPiz de Molinera7 km away · 2,233 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalEl Pizzèt8 km away · 2,168 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalBogiàn8 km away · 685 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalLaghet de Sambrog9 km away · 2,067 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
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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