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Piz de Molinera paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Piz de Molinera.

Altitude2,233 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates46.2704, 9.0679
AreaSwiss Alps

Site briefing

Planning information for Piz de Molinera

Alpine flying overview

Piz de Molinera is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,233 m and its mapped launch aspects are S. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.

About this flying site

Very nice and popular spot for hike and fly during all the seasons. In winther, nice spot to do sky and fly. Whatch out the avalanches as this site is exposed plain south. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RfH1Kkn7s8 Sunset flight with some buddies - Flymoesa / Misoxparateam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvJNRUbdU7g

Take-off

Take off is possible on the right of the peak.

Landing

Lumino cappelletta, Bellinzona (with low south wind conditions), Grono.

Access and parking

From Claro: Hike up to maruso, then head to Brogoldone - Pizzo Molinéra. From Lumino: Take the cablecar (CHF 15.-), then head to Brogoldone - Pizz Molinéra (2h 15min walk).

Local weather notes

Good with south wind.

Flight rules

TMA Locarno HX Heliport San Vittore 2,5Km 600 AGL. Heliport Lodrino, 2,5 Km 600 AGL.

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