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Sasso della Guardia paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Sasso della Guardia.
Altitude2,040 m
Launch directionsS, SW
Coordinates46.2190, 9.1835
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Sasso della Guardia is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,040 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in 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 Sasso della Guardia
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Sasso della Guardia doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Quite steep (40°), to be done with good weather conditions (headwind or no wind).
Landing
Beware of the proximity to the San Vittore heliport.
Access and parking
Beautiful and long hike&fly (1750 m ascent), with views of the Rorè and Grono valleys, passing the characteristic Luarn alpine pasture.
Local weather notes
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Paragliding sites near Sasso della Guardia
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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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