First

Name: First
Address: CH
Rating: 57

57🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2520 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~563 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h

Base: 563 m

CAPE: 70

LI: 0.1

2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1207 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h

Base: 1207 m

CAPE: 160

LI: -0.7

2026-08-2013

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~363 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 12.1 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h

Base: 363 m

CAPE: 150

LI: -4.6

2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~139 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 3.4 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 139 m

CAPE: 60

LI: 0.0

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (14)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.496	7.602	1808	0.93
46.498	7.652	1795	0.92
46.532	7.693	1872	0.89
46.527	7.625	1940	0.88
46.502	7.693	1641	0.87
46.487	7.656	1402	0.85
46.547	7.639	1824	0.82
46.482	7.603	1989	0.79
46.491	7.682	1511	0.79
46.479	7.582	1784	0.76
46.464	7.582	2231	0.75
46.499	7.627	2448	0.74
46.531	7.650	1788	0.72
46.467	7.691	2576	0.66

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First is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Kandersteg. Takeoff elevation is 2520 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 57/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.