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Sonchaux (Villeneuve)

60🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 1404 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1875

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~997 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 997 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 1.8
2026-08-1965

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1433 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1433 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -1.6
2026-08-2014

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~269 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 9.4 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 269 m
CAPE: 263
LI: -4.4
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~264 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 1.6 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 264 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -1.0

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Takeoff description

Sonchaux, Rochers de Naye, Jaman

About this site

Sonchaux (Villeneuve) is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Caux. Takeoff elevation is 1404 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 60/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.