Rinerhorn – 2490

Rinerhorn is a high mountain launch at about 2,490 metres near Davos, in the Graubünden Alps of Switzerland, with a southwest-facing takeoff. Like other sites in this valley, it's reached by gondola from the Davos–Glaris area, so pilots don't need to hike the whole way up. The launch works with a southwest wind specifically, so a visit is worth timing around a forecast that actually delivers that direction. One restriction is essential to know before planning a trip: during the World Economic Forum, held annually in Davos, the entire airspace around the town is closed to flying without exception, so check the WEF dates first if visiting around that time of year. Outside of the WEF window, Switzerland's general airspace complexity still applies, and it's worth confirming current restrictions before flying rather than assuming nothing has changed. Between the gondola access and the altitude, Rinerhorn is a solid mountain option for pilots comfortable at height who plan their trip around both wind and calendar.

Launch & conditions

Southwest-facing launch at ~2,490 m near Davos, reached by gondola from Davos-Glaris.

Getting there & local rules

Gondola from the Davos–Glaris area.

Local rules & hazards

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, the entire surrounding airspace is closed to flying — check WEF dates before planning a trip. Outside that, Switzerland's usual airspace complexity still applies, so confirm current restrictions before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Rinerhorn – 2490, 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 Rinerhorn – 2490 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.