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Located at an altitude of 2880 meters, this paragliding site in Switzerland is rarely used and primarily accessible in winter. The site offers a challenging experience, with a record flight distance of 17.0 km.
For more details, visit: [Diablerets Vol Libre - Decollage du Glacier](http://www.diablerets-vol-libre.ch/le-site/decollage-du-glacier/)
Orientation: West, Southwest, North
Access: Take the cable cars to the Glacier from Col du Pillon.
Period: Accessible all year round.
Difficulty: Medium for the West launch, delicate for the North launch due to cable car wires, not feasible in winter because of ski slopes.
Special Feature: Special pricing for paragliders or with the Swiss Federal Railways (CFF) half-fare card. Inquire at the ticket office at Col du Pillon.
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Orientation: West
Difficulty: Easy
Height: 2880 meters
Cable Car: Yes
Coordinates: 7.20816154, 46.3238603
Walking Time: 10 minutes
From Col du Pillon, take the gondola and chairlift to Sex Rouge. From there, walk to the launch site. The launch site is a large, moderately steep slope. In autumn, it consists of fine scree, otherwise mostly firn. Suitable only in light southwesterly winds.
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