Swiss Alps · Paragliding site
Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Monte Lema.
Site briefing
Monte Lema is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,601 m and its mapped launch aspects are 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.
During hot summer days, landing in Miglieglia can require some experience and patience. (thermal bubbles)
Located on top of the mountain at 5 minutes walking distance of the arrival station of the cable car.
Official LZ is in Sessa! Altn LZ is located in Miglieglia, a 5 minutes walk from the departure station of the cable car (see pictures). LZ Sessa is more suitable for beginners when flying in rough conditions, but requires road transportation.
Monte Lema / Miglieglia road signs will lead you there. Gondola from 'Miglieglia' (https://lemamountain.ch/) 2021: fares: 20 CHF per ticket (one-way) or 29 CHF for paragliding day card timetable: (1.4. - 31.10.21) 0845-1715 (every 30min)
Avoid flying in northerly wind conditions! Met Infos: http://cvlt.ch/vento-included/
ATTENTION: XC-flights: TMA of aerodrome 'Lugano/ Agno' Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can before flying. More info on http://www.flyland.ch. Actual airspace: https://map.geo.admin.ch/?zoom=4&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.bazl.segelflugkarte&lang=de&topic=ech&E=2709077.74&N=1106772.50
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