Palfries

46🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 1746 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-1340

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~915 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h

Base: 915 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 8.8

2026-10-1460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~128 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 128 m

CAPE: 40

LI: 1.9

2026-10-1540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~706 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 706 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 4.5

2026-10-1640

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~940 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h

Base: 940 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 4.8

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (5)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
47.062	9.430	1117	0.84
47.073	9.417	1595	0.84
47.103	9.375	1554	0.82
47.083	9.394	1070	0.72
47.130	9.386	2122	0.68

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Takeoff description

mostly used by HG's

About this site

Palfries is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Sargans. Takeoff elevation is 1746 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 46/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.