Rocher à Pointes

49🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2150 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~565 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h

Base: 565 m

CAPE: 70

LI: 1.5

2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1175 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h

Base: 1175 m

CAPE: 390

LI: -1.0

2026-08-2015

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~354 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 8.7 mm.

Wind max: 18 km/h

Base: 354 m

CAPE: 160

LI: -5.6

2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~289 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 289 m

CAPE: 10

LI: -0.8

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (8)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.423	7.249	2091	0.91
46.465	7.174	1296	0.84
46.436	7.145	1523	0.76
46.436	7.191	2122	0.74
46.445	7.242	1729	0.74
46.444	7.149	1785	0.71
46.460	7.227	1749	0.66
46.432	7.172	1847	0.62

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Rocher à Pointes is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Saanen. Takeoff elevation is 2150 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 49/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.