Riggisalp

50🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 1450 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~831 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h

Base: 831 m

CAPE: 30

LI: 1.1

2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1238 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h

Base: 1238 m

CAPE: 330

LI: -1.1

2026-08-209

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~385 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 17.4 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h

Base: 385 m

CAPE: 320

LI: -5.0

2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~400 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 400 m

CAPE: 10

LI: -0.2

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (9)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.656	7.274	1238	0.96
46.677	7.268	1453	0.91
46.678	7.233	1458	0.83
46.630	7.267	1980	0.80
46.620	7.266	1623	0.74
46.640	7.240	1832	0.73
46.671	7.313	1584	0.70
46.633	7.310	1987	0.65
46.653	7.314	1937	0.65

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Riggisalp is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Plaffeien. Takeoff elevation is 1450 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 50/100. 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.