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Paragliding Vercorin_Cret du Midi
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Description
At an elevation of 2329 meters, this paragliding site in Switzerland is highly frequented and offers excellent cross-country (XC) flying opportunities. The best time to visit is approximately from March to July. Be careful not to confuse this location with Crêt du Midi in France.
The site record is 81.3 km, showcasing its potential for long-distance flights. For those interested in extending their XC flights, you can hike further up and start towards the east. Here is a link to a notable flight: [Flight Example](https://www.paraglidingforum.com/leonardo/flight/1491015b).
For a visual experience, check out this video: [YouTube Video](
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**Launch Site Details:**
- **Orientation:** North, Northeast, East, Southwest, West, Northwest
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Elevation:** 2332 meters
- **Cable Car:** Yes
- **Coordinates:** 7.52899532, 46.229335
- **Hiking Time:** 0 minutes
The launch site at Crêt-du-Midi is accessible by gondola during both summer and winter seasons, offering multiple take-off options. It is equipped with a wind indicator. For more information, you can contact them at 027/4569145. Note that in winter, take-off is only permitted after placing nets above and on the south side of the launch area, as indicated on the ski school's notice board.
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Next optimal sessions
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Tuesday 13 May
05:59
20:53
19h
WNW
2 | 12km/h
3075 m
100 %
Wednesday 14 May
05:57
20:54
09h
SSE
2 | 5km/h
2965 m
0 %
12h
NNW
5 | 5km/h
2904 m
94 %
13h
NNW
8 | 9km/h
2697 m
88 %
14h
NNW
10 | 11km/h
2880 m
84 %
15h
WNW
9 | 15km/h
3319 m
100 %
16h
NW
10 | 13km/h
3514 m
100 %
18h
WNW
10 | 12km/h
3172 m
4 %
20h
WNW
5 | 9km/h
2880 m
0 %
Thursday 15 May
05:56
20:55
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