Flight site
Here is some important information to make your flight as pleasant as possible. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Ecole de Parapente d’Anzère.
Below is an overview of the various official take-off and landing zones.
Take-off zones
Pas de Maimbré - 2363m Webcam
At the top of the Pas-de-Maimbré cable car, you can take off from the south, east or west side. A webcam is available at take-off.
Les Masques - 1740m
Take-off used when the gondolas are closed. Access on foot from the gondola departure point. The take-off faces south. Please note that there is a quiet area nearby.
Les Luys - 2000m
Access on foot from the gondola departure point. The take-off point at Les Luys faces south. You can also easily land a paraglider in the vicinity of the launch site.
Enjoy the flight !
Landing zones
Le Brêt - 1020m
46.2837955N, 7.4059580E
This landing area is located by the main road, the "Saxonne" bus stop is 100m away. Buses are free for part of the year, ask at the Anzère tourist office.
Arbaz - 1020m
46.2694003N, 7.3889363E
This landing is located by the main road, the bus stop "Arbaz Bif. Blignou" bus stop is 100m away. Buses are free for part of the year, ask at the Anzère tourist office.
Saly - 964m
This landing is reserved for the paragliding school.
You are not allowed to land here without the school's permission. Please contact us for further information.
Beacon
A weather beacon is located at the summit of Chamossaire (200m above the Pas-de-maimbré take-off) and can be consulted here.
Weather
Before you go flying, it’s important to check the weather. There are several websites for this:
In our region, it is particularly important to pay attention to the foehn phenomenon. There are two types of foehn:
- Southern Foehn
- Northern Foehn
Foehn most often occurs when the pressure difference between Lugano and Zurich exceeds 4 hPa. These pressures are available here.
Foehn situation
Southern Foehn
If you see a foehn barrage on the Simplon, the wind at take-off is nil or light ESE, the beacons in the upper Valais indicate an ESE wind.
Northern Foehn
If the Chamossaire beacon indicates more than 25km/h from the North, we advise you not to take off.