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Paragliding Gurli

Paragliding Gurli

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Description

Altitude: 1420 m / Medium This site is regularly used and offers good soaring conditions with the Bise wind, making cross-country flights possible. Note that there is a winter closure from November 16th to April 15th. The site features a ramp for hang gliders and a natural launch for paragliders. Region: Switzerland Site record: 10.6 km Coordinates: N 46°42.810 / E 007° 16.957 (1400m) Wind directions: N/NE/E Landing Zone: The official landing zone is near Landi, Plaffeien (850m). Always land where the grass is mowed and exit high grass areas quickly. Club Information: [DGCF Club](http://www.dgcf.ch/content/startundlandeplatz/) [DGCF Info PDF](http://www.dgcf.ch/assets/downloads/infotafel_dgcf.pdf) Access: You can drive to the site, and hitchhiking is possible when the restaurant is open. Important Notes: - Do not fly in crosswinds. - The launch site is relatively steep and short. - Official landing zones are at Schrapflisbühl and near Landi, Plaffeien (850m). Always land where the grass is mowed and exit high grass areas quickly. Tip: This site is ideal for flying with the Bise wind. Meeting Points: - From 10:30 or 12:30 at the parking lot of Hotel Kaiseregg, at the riding arena Sellen, or on Saturdays from 12:00 at the Landi Plaffeien (observe parking regulations). - Departures are always on the hour, and carpooling is encouraged. Launch Site Gurli: Closed to cars from November 16th to April 15th. Plaffeien Village: Located on a small plateau surrounded by wooded hills extending to Schwarzsee and the first 2000-meter peaks of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, such as Kaiseregg. Flight Areas: - Gurli: Ideal for Bise wind flights with landing in Plaffeien. - Pfyffe: Can be rewarding with W wind, but only club members are allowed to drive to the launch site (private road). Difficulty: - Be cautious when flying from the Pfyffe launch site in Bise conditions due to turbulence. Fly at the Bise site at Gurli instead. Additional Club Information: [VL Gruyere Club](http://www.vlgruyere.ch/accueil.php) [DGCF Club](http://www.dgcf.ch/)
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Next optimal sessions

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    Tuesday 18 February

    07:29 18:00
  • 16h

    NE 1 | 17km/h
    2016 m 97 %
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  • Tuesday 25 February

    07:17 18:10
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    NE 1 | 4km/h
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  • Thursday 27 February

    07:13 18:13
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    ENE 2 | 4km/h
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  • Friday 28 February

    07:11 18:15
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    NE 9 | 7km/h
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    NE 9 | 7km/h
    1492 m 100 %
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    NE 9 | 7km/h
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  • 17h

    NE 6 | 6km/h
    1467 m 99 %
  • Saturday 01 March

    07:09 18:16
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    Sunday 02 March

    07:07 18:17
  • 10h

    ENE 5 | 4km/h
    1675 m 39 %
  • 11h

    NE 6 | 4km/h
    1663 m 59 %
  • 12h

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    NE 7 | 4km/h
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    NNE 7 | 4km/h
    1541 m 100 %
  • 16h

    NE 6 | 3km/h
    1528 m 100 %
  • 17h

    ENE 3 | 3km/h
    1492 m 91 %
  • Monday 03 March

    07:06 18:19
  • 17h

    NE 1 | 3km/h
    1528 m 10 %

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