Disentis: Caischavedra - Lai Alv - Plaun Tir
📍 Grisons , Surselva District · Nearest city: Disentis (4 km)
54 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2112 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.70620, 8.79983Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:15 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1051 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~1051m · wind 15 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~788 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~788m · wind 13 km/h · precip 0.5mmDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1470 m, viento 7 km/h.
base ~1470m · wind 7 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20⚠️ Marginal · peak 58 at 15h
- Cloud suck alto (78/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 50 ☁️⚠️ | 09 50 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 50 ☁️⚠️ | 14 50 ☁️⚠️ | 15 58 ☁️⚠️ | 16 58 ☁️⚠️ | 17 53 ☁️⚠️ | 18 45 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 15h: CAPE 0 J/kg · LI -0.2 · BL top 1560 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3287 m · 0°C at 2450 m · Pro score 68/100 · sun 30° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 58 at 15h
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 35 ☁️⚠️ | 09 55 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 50 ☁️⚠️ | 15 58 ☁️⚠️ | 16 48 ☁️⚠️ | 17 55 ☁️⚠️ | 18 45 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 15h: CAPE 0 J/kg · LI -0.3 · BL top 1610 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3224 m · 0°C at 2380 m · Pro score 66/100 · sun 30° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 15:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 5.2°C · Td: -4.2°C
LCL (cloud base): 1175 m
BL top: 1560 m
0°C level: 2450 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 19 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.20 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Gendusas (Competition TO) other TO: Lai Alv: 46.712701N 8.789094E, 2500m
Rules and notes
Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying: http://www.flyland.ch. DABS (active danger areas etc): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/ - several wildlife protection areas - maxAlt: 3950m (always!)
Pilot comments
competitions are regularily held here 2021: PWC Final: http://www.disentis-open.ch/paragliding-world-cup-2020/home/home.html
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