Zermatt -Riffelberg-2600
📍 Valais , Visp District · Nearest city: Zermatt (3 km)
45 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2554 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.99310, 7.75225Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:32 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2836 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~2836m · wind 14 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2122 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~2122m · wind 9 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1568 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~1568m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.69 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.17 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
* Only a SUMMER TO! * Take off 2'600m facing Northwest and West. * Occasional strong valley winds. * Designate bomb out landing site as official site may be unreachable. * Great afternoon and evening soaring.
Rules and notes
PILOT INFOS: http://www.paragliding-zermatt.ch/pilotinfos/
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