{"id":23942,"date":"2024-06-28T03:54:26","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T03:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paragliding.ch\/overview-of-further-training\/thermal-xc-camp-in-switzerland\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T16:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T16:09:09","slug":"thermal-xc-camp-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.paragliding.ch\/en\/progression-courses\/thermal-xc-camp-in-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermal &amp; XC Camp in Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>April 15-22, 2022<br \/>\nCHF 1080.- | EUR 990.-<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.paragliding.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/G0030429-1920x1440-1.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.paragliding.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-04-01-at-3.17.26-PM-560x560-1.jpeg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>What to expect<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever dreamed of flying over high mountains? Fly with us this spring in Switzerland, where you can learn and deepen your knowledge of thermal and cross-country flying in the high Alps. Comfortable and wide launch sites, soft green landing sites and reliable thermals await you in Europe&#8217;s top flying areas. Switzerland has the highest concentration of paraglider pilots and after this week you will know why.   <\/p>\n<p>Our goal for the camp:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find thermal trigger points<\/li>\n<li>Understanding the valley wind systems<\/li>\n<li>Flying downwind\/upwind<\/li>\n<li>Route planning and implementation (airspaces, weather, terrain, hotspots\/routes, lines)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the camp, you can concentrate fully on cross-country flying and cover as many kilometers as possible. Our drivers will follow you online and pick you up after landing. <\/p>\n<p>Minimum requirements:<br \/>&#8211; Swiss license or at least IPPI4<br \/>&#8211; Independent take-off and landing<br \/>&#8211; You understand English or German<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/paragliding.knack.com\/paraglidingchstudentregistration#home\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister now<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.paragliding.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/G0030429-1920x1440-1.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.paragliding.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-04-01-at-3.17.26-PM-560x560-1.jpeg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>What to expect<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever dreamed of flying over high mountains? Fly with us this spring in Switzerland, where you can learn and deepen your knowledge of thermal and cross-country flying in the high Alps. Comfortable and wide launch sites, soft green landing sites and reliable thermals await you in Europe&#8217;s top flying areas. Switzerland has the highest concentration of paraglider pilots and after this week you will know why.   <\/p>\n<p>Our goal for the camp:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find thermal trigger points<\/li>\n<li>Understanding the valley wind systems<\/li>\n<li>Flying downwind\/upwind<\/li>\n<li>Route planning and implementation (airspaces, weather, terrain, hotspots\/routes, lines)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the camp, you can concentrate fully on cross-country flying and cover as many kilometers as possible. Our drivers will follow you online and pick you up after landing. <\/p>\n<p>Minimum requirements:<br \/>&#8211; Swiss license or at least IPPI4<br \/>&#8211; Independent take-off and landing<br \/>&#8211; You understand English or German<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/paragliding.knack.com\/paraglidingchstudentregistration#home\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister now<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Title<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t  PILOT EXPERIENCE<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t50%<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tEXPECTED WEATHER<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t85%<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tTHERMALS<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t90%<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tDISTANCE FLYING<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t92%<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tMANEUVER TRAINING<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20%<\/p>\n<h3>YOUR GUIDE<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Marcel Schmid<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>one of the best cross-country riders in Switzerland<\/li>\n<li>Expert for cross-country flights in the Alps and large XC flights with the tandem<\/li>\n<li>professional tandem pilot<\/li>\n<li>his flights at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcontest.org\/2017\/switzerland\/de\/fluge\/details:MarcelSchmid\/22.06.2017\/07:14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XContest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gabor Kezi<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organization<\/li>\n<li>Your trainer for maneuvers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>inclusive<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccommodation (6-7 nights in apartments with rooms for 1-5 persons)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrganization\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBriefings\/debriefings (meteo, flight areas, geography, airspaces, planning\/analyses, landing options)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPMR radios for the time of the trip\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManeuver training according to individual level on weak thermal days (e.g. collapses, spirals, B-stalls, pitches, wingovers, etc.)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll local transfers (Zurich airport &#8211; accommodation &#8211; flight area) and return transfers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Not included<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFlight\/travel to Switzerland (pick-up point: Zurich airport\/main station)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCable car tickets (estimate: between CHF 150 and 300)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeals\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCancellation insurance and insurance to cover repatriation costs in the event of accident or illness\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Special offer for participants<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>Book an individual XC coaching session with Marcel Schmid by tandem!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Tactics\/strategy and adaptation<br \/>&#8211; optimize your average XC speed<br \/>&#8211; considerations, decisions and options live during the flight<br \/>&#8211; individual topics and goals<\/p>\n<p>Special price for participants only CHF 250.- instead of CHF 650.-<\/p>\n<h3>FLIGHT AREAS<\/h3>\n<p>Our accommodation is located in the heart of Central Switzerland.<br \/>We choose the best flying area based on the current weather forecast.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engelberg region:<\/strong><br \/>Good starting point for XC flights and regular venue for national competitions. In 2019, this was one of the checkpoints for the Red Bull X-Alps race. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Schwyz region:<\/strong> We can choose from several launch sites with breathtaking views and great differences in altitude.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jura:<\/strong> This region often offers good conditions in spring and with a low cloud base. It is the starting point for excursions into the lowlands and easier terrain, and is also very suitable for XC beginners. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Valais:<\/strong> With the right weather forecast, we will certainly spend 1-2 days in Switzerland&#8217;s most famous cross-country mecca. Here some pilots can fly 100km triangles and more. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Ticino:<\/strong> The Italian part of Switzerland is known for exceptional cross-country flights in spring!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Program alternative in case of bad weather<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Glacier caves, waterfalls<\/li>\n<li>Sightseeing: Lucerne, Zurich, Brunnen, Interlaken<\/li>\n<li>Victorinox Museum Factory: You can make your own Swiss Army Knife<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate factory<\/li>\n<li>Swiss Museum of Transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Insurance for foreign vacationers<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>Before you take part in our Swiss XC trip, you must ensure that you are adequately insured. All visiting pilots must have liability insurance of CHF 1 million (approx. \u20ac 930,000). Proof of this must be provided. Inexpensive short-term insurance is available online from the Swiss Hang Gliding Association (SHV-FSVL). Details can be found at https:\/\/www.shv-fsvl.ch\/de\/member-service\/insurance \/, here is a short summary (*):    <\/p>\n<h5 data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"14\"><strong><br \/><\/strong>Pilot&#8217;s liability insurance (basic insurance)<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid for 30 days or as otherwise agreed<\/li>\n<li>Liability towards third parties on site<\/li>\n<li>Collisions in the air<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed amount CHF 10 million<\/li>\n<li>CHF 45 for 30 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"14\"><strong><br \/><\/strong>Accident insurance (supplementary insurance)<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Search, rescue, recovery, transportation of the accident victim in accordance with 5.3 of the GCI<\/li>\n<li>Medical expenses according to 5.3 of the AVB<\/li>\n<li>CHF 100 for 30 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"14\"><strong><br \/><\/strong>Recovery of the aircraft<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Costs of recovering the aircraft by specialists after an accident<\/li>\n<li>Up to CHF 5,000 per case<\/li>\n<li>CHF 25 for 30 days incl. SHV administration costs and 5% stamp duty <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"14\">Please let us know if you need help to take out one or more of these insurances.<\/p>\n<p>(*) This is only a summary of the SHV-FSVL website. It is neither an insurance offer nor a complete description of the conditions. You should satisfy yourself independently that the insurance selected is suitable for your needs.  <\/p>\n<h3>Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M400 64h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V112c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-6 400H54c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6V160h352v298c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDate: April 15-22, 2022\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime:\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 288 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M209.2 233.4l-108-31.6C88.7 198.2 80 186.5 80 173.5c0-16.3 13.2-29.5 29.5-29.5h66.3c12.2 0 24.2 3.7 34.2 10.5 6.1 4.1 14.3 3.1 19.5-2l34.8-34c7.1-6.9 6.1-18.4-1.8-24.5C238 74.8 207.4 64.1 176 64V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48h-2.5C45.8 64-5.4 118.7.5 183.6c4.2 46.1 39.4 83.6 83.8 96.6l102.5 30c12.5 3.7 21.2 15.3 21.2 28.3 0 16.3-13.2 29.5-29.5 29.5h-66.3C100 368 88 364.3 78 357.5c-6.1-4.1-14.3-3.1-19.5 2l-34.8 34c-7.1 6.9-6.1 18.4 1.8 24.5 24.5 19.2 55.1 29.9 86.5 30v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48.2c46.6-.9 90.3-28.6 105.7-72.7 21.5-61.6-14.6-124.8-72.5-141.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice: CHF 1080.- | EUR 990.-\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M313.6 304c-28.7 0-42.5 16-89.6 16-47.1 0-60.8-16-89.6-16C60.2 304 0 364.2 0 438.4V464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48v-25.6c0-74.2-60.2-134.4-134.4-134.4zM400 464H48v-25.6c0-47.6 38.8-86.4 86.4-86.4 14.6 0 38.3 16 89.6 16 51.7 0 74.9-16 89.6-16 47.6 0 86.4 38.8 86.4 86.4V464zM224 288c79.5 0 144-64.5 144-144S303.5 0 224 0 80 64.5 80 144s64.5 144 144 144zm0-240c52.9 0 96 43.1 96 96s-43.1 96-96 96-96-43.1-96-96 43.1-96 96-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegistration ends: March 15, 2022 The trip will continue with at least 10 participants.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.paragliding.ch\/en\/registration\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI would like to register<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 15-22, 2022 CHF 1080.- | EUR 990.- What to expect Have you ever dreamed of flying over high mountains? 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