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El Bolson

44🟡 Marginal

Argentina · Takeoff 1173 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~972 m, viento 3 km/h.

Wind max: 3 km/h
Base: 972 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.7
2026-07-0545

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~694 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 694 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 12.0
2026-07-0645

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1815 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 1815 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 18.1
2026-07-0730

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~317 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 317 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 12.8

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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.