Sasso della Guardia

59🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2040 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~132 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h

Base: 132 m

CAPE: 30

LI: 1.8

2026-10-0470

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~365 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h

Base: 365 m

CAPE: 100

LI: 3.3

2026-10-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~624 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 624 m

CAPE: 180

LI: 2.8

2026-10-0655

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~565 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 565 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 3.1

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (7)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.231	9.218	2484	0.86
46.194	9.192	1988	0.85
46.264	9.125	1169	0.80
46.224	9.171	1652	0.75
46.205	9.213	2122	0.73
46.240	9.182	1677	0.71
46.229	9.144	949	0.67

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Takeoff description

Quite steep (40°), to be done with good weather conditions (headwind or no wind).

About this site

Sasso della Guardia is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Santa Maria in Calanca. Takeoff elevation is 2040 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 59/100. 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.