Take-off
From the top south of the alp of Ceta, there's a corridor free of trees and cables that leads directly straight to the main thermal source, over the lower easternmost houses of Ceta.
Ceta paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Ceta.
Altitude1,530 m
Launch directionsSE
Coordinates46.3966, 9.2114
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Ceta is a flying site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,530 m. It works best in south-easterly winds, and can also work in easterly and southerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Ceta
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Ceta doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Local weather notes
Typical valley wind, check wind forecast and Föhn previsions on https://cvlt.ch/vento/ . it is recommended to use this takeoff with pressure difference 0-4 hPa from south. IT'S DANGEROUS TO FLY WITH NORTH WIND!
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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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