Monte Generoso -1600

61🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 1526 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0265

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~475 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 475 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 1.3

2026-10-0360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~671 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 671 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 3.0

2026-10-0445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~901 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 901 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 4.5

2026-10-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~711 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h

Base: 711 m

CAPE: 50

LI: 4.5

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (12)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
45.924	9.014	1535	0.87
45.911	9.068	1234	0.85
45.935	9.055	1440	0.85
45.913	9.005	1307	0.80
45.928	9.025	1526	0.78
45.966	8.991	1178	0.77
45.885	8.987	655	0.76
45.912	9.053	1127	0.76
45.948	8.998	950	0.74
45.887	9.015	1126	0.71
45.911	8.949	1002	0.71
45.893	8.988	873	0.67

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Takeoff description

2 TO's available: 1) near top of mountain; facing south 2) as shown on map, facing SW: expect crosswind from right side...

About this site

Monte Generoso -1600 is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Melano. Takeoff elevation is 1526 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 61/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.