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La Breya (Orsieres, Champex)

58🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2189 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~700 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 700 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 1.1
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1974 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 1974 m
CAPE: 20
LI: -0.1
2026-08-2085

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~549 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 5.6 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 549 m
CAPE: 120
LI: -3.0
2026-08-2112

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~315 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 11.9 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 315 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -2.2

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Takeoff description

The takeoff is situated at the top of chairlift in Champex, 2192m. There a west wind take-off and a east one. In summer it is recommended to exploit the thermals with the east wind. In winter it's easy to take with west wind and eventually do some soaring.

About this site

La Breya (Orsieres, Champex) is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Orsieres. Takeoff elevation is 2189 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 58/100. 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.