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Refuge de Chalin

53🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2585 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~371 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 371 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.2
2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~913 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 913 m
CAPE: 140
LI: -1.0
2026-08-2010

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~411 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 11.4 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 411 m
CAPE: 220
LI: -4.8
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~211 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 4.6 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 211 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -0.9

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Takeoff description

rocky take off, but there is some grass, sometimes. East is very deep, need face wind

About this site

Refuge de Chalin is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Troistorrents. Takeoff elevation is 2585 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 53/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.