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El Bolson

44⛔ Not flyable

Argentina · Takeoff 1173 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0214

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~444 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 8.7 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 444 m
CAPE: 190
LI: -0.9
2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~78 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 12.0 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 78 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.6
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~790 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 1.9 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 790 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 3.7
2026-10-0545

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1253 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1253 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 5.5

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Takeoff description

At the end of the 'Piltriquitron' trail. Alt. 1180m. The route up is way up the hill on a long a rough road. Most pilots share taxis up to the car park at 'la plataforma' and the takeoff is 100m to the right of that. There is a clear sign with local instructions.

About this site

El Bolson is a paragliding launch site in Argentina, near El Bolson. Takeoff elevation is 1173 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 44/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.