Flims – Laax – Crap Sogn Gion

Crap Sogn Gion, above Flims-Laax in Graubünden, launches right outside the cable car station at 2,210 m — about as convenient a high-alpine take-off as it gets. It's a proper thermal, soaring and cross-country site, with strong hike-and-fly options too if you'd rather walk part of the way. Getting there is straightforward: take the cable car up from Murschetg (drive from Chur, through Flims, and follow the signs). In winter, landing is especially painless — the eight-seater gondola sits within easy walking distance of the landing zone at Murschetg, so getting back up for another lap doesn't cost much time. The one thing to plan around carefully is wildlife: several protected areas sit within this flying zone, and staying clear of them is a real, non-negotiable part of flying here responsibly. Föhn conditions are also a regular local factor worth watching.

Launch & conditions

Launch is right outside the cable car station at 2,210 m — strong thermal, soaring and cross-country terrain, with hike-and-fly options too.

Getting there & local rules

Cable car up from Murschetg (drive from Chur through Flims, following the signs). In winter, the eight-seater gondola sits within easy walking distance of the landing zone.

Local rules & hazards

Several protected wildlife areas sit within this flying zone — staying clear of them is a firm requirement here. Föhn conditions are a regular local factor worth watching before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Flims – Laax – Crap Sogn Gion, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Flims – Laax – Crap Sogn Gion with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.