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Zermatt -Rothorn- Blauherd- Sunegga

46🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 3078 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2849

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~747 m, viento fuerte (42 km/h), con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 42 km/h
Base: 747 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -3.4
2026-08-2965

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1522 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1522 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.2
2026-08-3070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1051 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1051 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 1.6
2026-08-3160

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1325 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 1325 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -1.4

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Takeoff description

1) Rothorn TO: * Take off 3100m facing North and South. * Most common Winter & Summer take off site. Generally good snow coverage with light winds. Stronger during Spring. * Rocky coverage in Summer with strong winds to be expected in afternoons. 2) Blauherd TO: * Take off 2'600m facing West. * Generally a Summer take off site. * Approx. 5 mins walk downhill from Blauherd Station. * Grassy slope in Summer with light winds increasing with thermic and valley winds in afternoon. 3) Sunnegga TO: * Take off 2'200m generally flown during the off season when Blauherd and Rothorn lifts not operating. * Wind starts moderate and increases beyond launchable by early afternoon.

About this site

Zermatt -Rothorn- Blauherd- Sunegga is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Zermatt. Takeoff elevation is 3078 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 46/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.