Klosters – Gotschnagrat

Klosters – Gotschnagrat offers two takeoffs reached by gondola in the Swiss canton of Graubünden: the South launch, at 2,300 m, is about a 7-minute walk from the gondola station (following the ski slope in winter) and is considered the easy option, with a windsock to check conditions; the North launch, at 2,280 m, is just 3 minutes away and works for soaring and top-landing when the north wind is moderate. Watch for a cable near the launch area on the way up. Landing zones differ between summer and winter down in Klosters, and if you're heading toward Davos instead, note that the 'Seewiese' landing zone near the lake there is currently closed. One thing worth knowing well in advance: the entire airspace over the Davos/Klosters region shuts down completely during the World Economic Forum each year, so check the dates before planning a trip around that time of year.

Launch & conditions

Two takeoffs exist: South (2,300 m), about 7 minutes from the gondola station with a windsock to check conditions, considered the easy option; and North (2,280 m), just 3 minutes away, which works for soaring and top-landing in moderate north wind. Watch for a cable near the launch area.

Getting there & local rules

Take the gondola up from Klosters.

Local rules & hazards

The entire airspace over Davos/Klosters is closed during the World Economic Forum (WEF) each year, so check dates before planning a flight then. Landing zones differ between summer and winter in Klosters, and the 'Seewiese' landing zone near the lake in Davos is currently closed.

Check conditions before you fly

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