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Tigignas paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Tigignas.
Altitude1,800 m
Launch directionsNE
Coordinates46.5921, 9.5639
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Tigignas is a flying site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,800 m. It works best in north-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Tigignas
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Tigignas doesn't cover.
Somtgant (Savognin)northerly, easterly, westerly or north-westerly wind, 1 km away · 2,259 m · N, NE, E, W, NW launch · ridge soaringParpaner Rothorn -2800south-easterly wind, 17 km away · 2,827 m · SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalPiz Scalottas-2160southerly wind, 16 km away · 2,160 m · E, S launch · thermalTgant Son Martegn-2330south-westerly wind, 6 km away · 2,330 m · SW, W launch
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Paragliding sites near Tigignas
Somtgant (Savognin)1 km away · 2,259 m · N, NE, E, W, NW launch · ridge soaringMartegnas-26003 km away · 2,600 m · NW launchMartegnas-26003 km away · 2,600 m · NE launchTgant Son Martegn-20905 km away · 2,090 m · W launchTgant Son Martegn-23306 km away · 2,330 m · SW, W launchGrap Neir-22606 km away · 2,260 m · W launch
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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