Piz Scalottas – 2160

Piz Scalottas – 2160 is a thermal and cross-country launch at 2,160 m in Switzerland's Graubünden, reached by chairlift, with wind working from east or south. Hikers also make their way up on foot. As with most sites in this part of Switzerland, Föhn is the wind to watch for and treat with real caution — check the current forecast and airspace picture before you commit to a flight, since Swiss airspace here is a genuinely complex subject that rewards preparation.

Launch & conditions

Reached by chairlift to Piz Scalottas; launches work in east or south wind.

Getting there & local rules

Take the chairlift up to Piz Scalottas.

Local rules & hazards

Treat Föhn with real caution at this site, and check the current Swiss airspace picture before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Piz Scalottas – 2160, 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 Scalottas – 2160 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.