Planning information for Corvatsch (Silvaplana/ St.Moritz)
Alpine flying overview
Corvatsch (Silvaplana/ St.Moritz) is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 3,300 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, NE. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
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Take-off
high alpine territory!
Landing
Do NOT land in fields with high/ uncut grass (> use roads)
Access and parking
Cable car from Silvaplana: https://www.corvatsch.ch/en/
Local weather notes
often: VERY windy in the valley ('Malojawind')!!
With North wind ('Julierwind') it is preferrable to land in 'Sils'.
In summer, starting around noon, the 'Malojawind' is normally blowing!
Flight rules
ATTN: Airspace!! Heliport 'St.Moritz' and AD 'Samedan'!!
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/
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.