Werdtberg-1240 (Montoz nord)

Overview

Werdtberg-1240 (Montoz nord) is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,241 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• Airspaces in Switzerland are a thought subject. Get all the info you can before flying by visiting http://www.vollibrejura.ch (french). Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Werdtberg-1240 (Montoz nord); 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.

• Biel/Bienne8 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Grenchen14 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Moutier14 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Werdtberg-1240 (Montoz nord).

• Col de Pierre PertuisOutdoors · 1.7 km awayMountain pass in Switzerland
• Moron (mountain)Outdoors · 7 km awayMountain in Switzerland

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Werdtberg-1270 (Montoz sud)0 km SW · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Boezingenberg-9206 km SE
• Boezingenberg-940 (Biel- Bienne)7 km SE · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Corgemont7 km SW · Faces N–NEWorks in other winds
• Montagne de Sorvilier8 km E · Faces N
• Montagne de Moutier12 km NE · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Grenchenberg Nord13 km E · Faces NW
• Graitery13 km NE · Faces N

Pilot notes