Crete des Champeys

57🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 2040 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~924 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h

Base: 924 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 1.1

2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1400 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h

Base: 1400 m

CAPE: 300

LI: -1.8

2026-08-208

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~404 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 16.6 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h

Base: 404 m

CAPE: 170

LI: -5.6

2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~203 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 4.3 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 203 m

CAPE: 40

LI: -1.0

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (14)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.179	6.850	1813	0.97
46.173	6.838	1748	0.95
46.168	6.822	1827	0.93
46.196	6.860	1837	0.93
46.174	6.898	1778	0.82
46.204	6.868	1641	0.81
46.248	6.788	1859	0.81
46.203	6.801	2197	0.80
46.190	6.817	2184	0.77
46.197	6.839	2068	0.77
46.181	6.800	2303	0.76
46.219	6.817	2139	0.72
46.234	6.810	1887	0.72
46.240	6.836	1868	0.70

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Crete des Champeys is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Champery. Takeoff elevation is 2040 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 57/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.