Mayen

60🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 862 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1890

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~917 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h

Base: 917 m

CAPE: 280

LI: 0.9

2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1346 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h

Base: 1346 m

CAPE: 150

LI: -1.4

2026-08-209

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~182 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 14.9 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h

Base: 182 m

CAPE: 473

LI: -6.0

2026-08-2115

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~257 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 4.6 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 257 m

CAPE: 30

LI: -1.0

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (9)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.320	6.883	849	0.99
46.297	6.825	1669	0.98
46.276	6.852	1733	0.96
46.304	6.880	1052	0.96
46.339	6.872	849	0.95
46.328	6.885	597	0.87
46.293	6.866	1751	0.79
46.321	6.851	1587	0.71
46.339	6.837	1564	0.71

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Takeoff description

steep, grassy meadow; also suitable for beginners >> do NOT park your car in the village!

About this site

Mayen is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Vionnaz. Takeoff elevation is 862 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 60/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.