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Medanoso Dune

4🟡 Marginal

Chile · Takeoff 1298 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0440

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2708 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2708 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.1
2026-07-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3346 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 3346 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.2
2026-07-0640

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4021 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 4021 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.7
2026-07-0740

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~5586 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 5586 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 9.3

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Takeoff description

Walking to the little hill and then take off to the sand dune.

About this site

Medanoso Dune is a paragliding launch site in Chile, near Copiapo. Takeoff elevation is 1298 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 4/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.

Medanoso Dune — Paragliding Chile | Termika