Take-off
Spacious grassy slopes for take-off halfway up and at the summit. Easy launch and often fairly thermic in summer with cycles flowing up the south face.
Chamois paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Chamois.
Altitude2,471 m
Launch directionsS, SW
Coordinates45.8533, 7.6429
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Chamois is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,471 m. It works best in southerly and south-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 Chamois
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Chamois doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
There is a landing space below the cable of the Buissons-Chamois cable car but it is for expert pilots only. The official landing zones are at Antey-Saint-Andre, or Maen sports centers and easy access.
Access and parking
From Aosta follow Breuil-Cervinia, at Buissons take the cable car to Chamois and the local ski resort lifts to the summit.
Local weather notes
Don't fly with strong west wind or Foehn. Watch the winds in the Valley D'Aosta. There is a risk of over development in the region.
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Paragliding sites near Chamois
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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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