Piz Danis – 2450

Piz Danis is a high thermal and soaring launch in the Lenzerheide area of Graubünden, Switzerland, at 2,450 m, working on east through south to south-west winds, with genuine cross-country potential given its altitude and thermal/soaring rating. Getting there takes a chairlift up to Piz Scalottas, followed by about a 50-minute walk to the actual take-off — so budget real time for the approach, this isn't a lift-to-launch site. As with several other sites in this part of Switzerland, Föhn is flagged as a serious local factor: expect strong, unpredictable wind on Föhn days, and treat that forecast as a reason to stand down rather than a minor caveat. Swiss airspace here is also complex, so get a proper airspace and danger-area briefing before flying. At this altitude, with a real approach hike and a well-known local Föhn risk, this is a site that rewards careful planning rather than a spontaneous afternoon flight.

Getting there & local rules

Chairlift up to Piz Scalottas, then about a 50-minute walk to the take-off itself.

Local rules & hazards

Föhn is a serious local factor here — expect strong, unpredictable wind on Föhn days and treat that forecast as a reason to stand down. Swiss airspace in this region is also complex, so get a full airspace and danger-area briefing before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Piz Danis – 2450, 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 Piz Danis – 2450 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.