Paragliding Pas de Maimbre 1 _Anzere

Located in the Valais region of Switzerland, this paragliding site offers a takeoff altitude of 2,360 meters with a height difference of 1,200 meters. The site is regularly used and offers good cross-country (XC) flying opportunities. To reach the launch site, take the cable car from Anzère to Pas de Maimbré. The launch area is a moderately steep grassy hill. The takeoff window faces southeast and is of medium difficulty. Coordinates for the launch site are 7.38735788, 46.31373817, and it is a short 5-minute walk from the cable car station. Soaring is possible with west winds, and cross-country flights can be made towards Savièse or Montana. In the late afternoon, you can climb thermodynamically along the western slopes and catch thermals above the Scex-Rouge summit. Landing is possible in Ayent, requiring a glide ratio of 4.5. Be cautious of the cable car wires and the controlled airspace (CTR) of Sion Airport. For weather updates, you can call the weather station at 027 389 54 70 or tune into 173.1375 MHz. Watch a flight from this site: [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcMtqRC5Wy8)