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Confin, San Bernardino

SE to S facing thermal site · 2,147 m takeoff · 513 m height gain

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Overview

Confin, San Bernardino is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,147 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

  • This takeoff works best in the morning, with weak south wind. Be wary that this takeoff is close to the main alpine ridge. FLYING WITH NORTH WIND HRE CAN BE DEADLY! Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • LUG Lugano Airport54 km
  • BGY Il Caravaggio International Airport98 km
  • MXP Milan Malpensa International Airport98 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Confin, San Bernardino; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Confin, San Bernardino.

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Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Alpine paragliding sites · Read the paragliding weather guide