About this flying site
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Fiesch -Kuehboden (Heimat- Galfera) paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Fiesch -Kuehboden (Heimat- Galfera).
Altitude2,163 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates46.4048, 8.0960
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Fiesch -Kuehboden (Heimat- Galfera) is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,163 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and westerly 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 Fiesch -Kuehboden (Heimat- Galfera)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Fiesch -Kuehboden (Heimat- Galfera) doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
'Heimat': mostly used in the morning; 'Galvera': used in the afternoon; HG-Ramp in front of cable car station
Landing
LZ 'Fiesch': quite big for PG, not so big anymore for HG; LZ has been reduced in 2008! (see pix!) Fairly easy (see also wx-hazards). 10min walk to cablecar station. Only very limited parking space avbl; large P at cablecar station.
Access and parking
From Fiescheralp (gondola station) walk for 10min to TO 'Heimat'; 20min for TO 'Galvera'. HG's normally launch directly in front of cable car station (ramp). >> ATTN: as of 2020 hanggliders are transported with a special transport gondola.
Local weather notes
AVOID: 'Bise' (NE-wind), 'Foehn' (S-Wind). Wind in the valley can become quite strong in the afternoon. When flying East: 'Grimselschlange' (N-wind flowing over Grimsel-pass) can cause problems.
Flight rules
Max Alt: - 3950m during MIL 'on' - 4500m during MIL 'off'. Flying East: be aware of regulations concerning 'Muenster'-AD (sailplanes)! XC towards West: TMA 3 of 'Sion'-AD can become a factor.
Check current site guidance
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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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