Flims – Naraus – 1850

Flims – Naraus – 1850 launches from 1,839 m in the Swiss Alps above Flims, a grass slope with a windsock, reachable by gondola or on foot from the village. It's a versatile site — good for thermals, soaring, cross-country and hike-and-fly — flyable in south and southwest wind. There's a specific local flight restriction around the nearby Flimserstein that pilots need to know about before flying here, so check current airspace details before you go up. The landing zone down in Flims sits on a downhill slope, which changes the approach compared to a flat field, so plan your final glide with that in mind. Strong Föhn is a real hazard in this valley and can turn a calm morning dangerous fast — treat any Föhn forecast with genuine caution rather than optimism.

Launch & conditions

Grass launch with a windsock; the landing zone down in Flims sits on a downhill slope, so plan your final approach accordingly.

Getting there & local rules

Reach launch by gondola or on foot from Flims village.

Local rules & hazards

There's a specific local flight restriction around the nearby Flimserstein — check current airspace details before flying here. Strong Föhn is a real hazard in this valley and can change conditions quickly, so treat any Föhn forecast with real caution.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Flims – Naraus – 1850, 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 – Naraus – 1850 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.