Wispile-1900 (Saanen- Gstaad) paragliding site and weather forecast

Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Wispile-1900 (Saanen- Gstaad).

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Altitude1,870 m
Launch directionsN, NE, E, SE, SW, W, NW
Coordinates46.4364, 7.2949
AreaSwiss Alps

Flying profile

N: bestNE: bestE: bestSE: bestS: not recordedSW: bestW: bestNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Wispile-1900 (Saanen- Gstaad) is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,870 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, south-westerly, westerly and north-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 Wispile-1900 (Saanen- Gstaad)

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Wispile-1900 (Saanen- Gstaad) doesn't cover.

Rossfällisoutherly wind, 4 km away · 1,580 m · E, S launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

A very good and convenient site (also for beginners) for thermalling and XC, already in late winter/ early spring. More info on http://www.flyland.ch.

Take-off

3 different (main-) TO's available: - East: used in the morning - West: used after noon - North: used with 'Bise' (N/NE-wind)

Landing

Close to gondolastation, but check locally for actual position and windsock; XC: many open meadows available (BUT: avoid landing in high/ uncut grass!)

Access and parking

by gondola from 'Gstaad': www.wispile.ch/winter/berge/wispile.htm

Local weather notes

local wxinfo: http://www.gstaad.ch/de/page.cfm/Gstaadinfo/gstaadinteraktiv/LiveWetter

Flight rules

ATTENTION: the airport 'Saanen' is very close and requires special attention!!! Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying. More info on http://www.flyland.ch.

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Wispile-1900 (Saanen- Gstaad)

Wispile Mitte1 km away · 1,640 m · N, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalBräschegrat3 km away · 2,100 m · SW launchWasserngrat3 km away · 2,020 m · W launchDärrischilt3 km away · 1,840 m · NW launchRossfälli4 km away · 1,580 m · E, S launchHornflue-18106 km away · 1,810 m · SW, 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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