Zermatt -Rothorn- Blauherd- Sunegga
📍 Valais , Visp District · Nearest city: Zermatt (4 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3078 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.02130, 7.79632Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:29 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2376 m, viento 18 km/h.
base ~2376m · wind 18 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1940 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~1940m · wind 15 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1625 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~1625m · wind 10 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) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.69 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
1) Rothorn TO: * Take off 3100m facing North and South. * Most common Winter & Summer take off site. Generally good snow coverage with light winds. Stronger during Spring. * Rocky coverage in Summer with strong winds to be expected in afternoons. 2) Blauherd TO: * Take off 2'600m facing West. * Generally a Summer take off site. * Approx. 5 mins walk downhill from Blauherd Station. * Grassy slope in Summer with light winds increasing with thermic and valley winds in afternoon. 3) Sunnegga TO: * Take off 2'200m generally flown during the off season when Blauherd and Rothorn lifts not operating. * Wind starts moderate and increases beyond launchable by early afternoon.
Rules and notes
PILOT INFOS: http://www.paragliding-zermatt.ch/pilotinfos/
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