Klosters - Gotschnagrat is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,221 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, NE, SE, S. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Take-off
- TO 'South' (2300): from gondola follow track to left, in winter along skislope; about 7min; windsock; easy;
- TO 'North' (2280m): 3min from gondola, follow track to the right; with moderate N-winds soaring and toplanding possible.
ATTENTION: cable
Landing
-' Klosters' :different LZ in summer/ winter (> see pix/ site map)
- 'Davos': ATTN LZ 'Seewiese' (near lake) is CLOSED!!
Entire airspace in 'Davos/ Klosters' closed during WEF (World Economic Forum)!!
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.