Swiss Alps · Paragliding site
Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Monte Generoso -1600.
Site briefing
Monte Generoso -1600 is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,526 m and its mapped launch aspects are S, SW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
well worth seeing: the newly opened building on Monte Generoso, designed by local architect Mario Botta
2 TO's available: 1) near top of mountain; facing south 2) as shown on map, facing SW: expect crosswind from right side...
2 landings: 1) Riva San Vitale: near train station; 2) Mendrisio: near outlet center
(Cog wheel) train (reopend in 2017) from 'Riva San Vitale' to 'Monte Generoso': https://www.montegeneroso.ch/en/timetable-prices/timetable-and-fares
Met Infos: http://cvlt.ch/vento-included/
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/
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