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Tignousa paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Tignousa.
Altitude2,192 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates46.2292, 7.6105
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Tignousa is a flying site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,192 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Tignousa
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Tignousa doesn't cover.
Hotel Weisshorn (St.Luc)northerly or north-westerly wind, 2 km away · 2,320 m · N, W, NW launchMontana - Bella Luinorth-easterly wind, 16 km away · 2,510 m · NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW launchCol de Sorebois (Zinal)easterly or southerly wind, 9 km away · 2,820 m · E, S, SW launch · thermalSorebois (Zinal)south-easterly wind, 9 km away · 2,435 m · E, SE, S launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
better take off is 25 min walk up from little restaurant, but depending on wind take off is just about anywhere
Landing
this is NOT official landing. it is a rather steep hill next to ski train. Turbulent, difficult terrain, no windsock. trees and houses.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Tignousa
Hotel Weisshorn (St.Luc)2 km away · 2,320 m · N, W, NW launchCrêt-du-Midi6 km away · 2,312 m · N, NE, E, S, SW, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalRoc d\'Orzival7 km away · 2,853 m · N launchVercorin7 km away · 1,297 m · W launchCol de Sorebois (Zinal)9 km away · 2,820 m · E, S, SW launch · thermalSorebois (Zinal)9 km away · 2,435 m · E, SE, S 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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