Monte Generoso -1600 paragliding site and weather forecast

Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Monte Generoso -1600.

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Altitude1,526 m
Launch directionsS, SW
Coordinates45.9238, 9.0133
AreaSwiss Alps

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: bestSW: bestW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Monte Generoso -1600 is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,526 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
mountain
Lift
ridge soaring and thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

When the wind is wrong for Monte Generoso -1600

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Monte Generoso -1600 doesn't cover.

Laveno - Mte.Nudo - Mombellonortherly, easterly or north-westerly wind, 26 km away · 1,094 m · E, SE, S, SW launch · thermalTremezzo-Crocione-Bellagionorth-easterly or south-easterly wind, 17 km away · 1,598 m · SE, S launchMonte Bisbino (Italien)westerly wind, 7 km away · 1,325 m · W launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

well worth seeing: the newly opened building on Monte Generoso, designed by local architect Mario Botta

Take-off

2 TO's available: 1) near top of mountain; facing south 2) as shown on map, facing SW: expect crosswind from right side...

Landing

2 landings: 1) Riva San Vitale: near train station; 2) Mendrisio: near outlet center

Access and parking

(Cog wheel) train (reopend in 2017) from 'Riva San Vitale' to 'Monte Generoso': https://www.montegeneroso.ch/en/timetable-prices/timetable-and-fares

Local weather notes

Met Infos: http://cvlt.ch/vento-included/

Flight rules

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/

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Monte Generoso -1600

Alpe del Caviano5 km away · 1,012 m · SW launch · ridge soaringCroce dell uomo (Italien)6 km away · 790 mMonte Bisbino (Italien)7 km away · 1,325 m · W launchTremezzo-Crocione-Bellagio17 km away · 1,598 m · SE, S launchMoschera19 km away · 1,139 m · SE, S, SW launchMonte Lema19 km away · 1,601 m · SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermal

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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