Swiss Alps · Paragliding site
Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Refuge de Chalin.
Site briefing
Refuge de Chalin is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,585 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, W, NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Alpine site.
rocky take off, but there is some grass, sometimes. East is very deep, need face wind
By walking from Chindonne in summer (when the road is open, or from Les Cerniers (access by bus from Monthey). The path is not difficult, but is a bit technical.
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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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