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Hockenhorn Snowkite snowkite spot
Switzerland · Valais
Overview
Hockenhorn is a snowkite spot at 2808 m altitude in Valais, accessible from the Lötschental or Gemmi. The high-altitude terrain is vast and exposed to winds. Conditions can be extreme with very strong winds. The alpine setting is spectacular with views of the Valais peaks. Spot reserved for experts due to altitude, alpine terrain and changing weather conditions.
Spot forecast for Hockenhorn Snowkite
Sunrise 07:54 · Sunset 18:32
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Hockenhorn Snowkite: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
67h
in March · 8 rideable days
The season runs from November to April, peaking in March: 6 rideable days a month and 67 hours of usable wind, at -4 °C. The low point is August, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 91% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -6 °C. The wettest month is May, with 208 mm. Snow depth peaks in April, at 195 cm.
Monthly averages: Hockenhorn Snowkite
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 39 h | -6 °C | 167 mm |
| February | 5.0 | 38 h | -5 °C | 95 mm |
| March | 8.0 | 67 h | -4 °C | 129 mm |
| April | 7.0 | 54 h | -1 °C | 140 mm |
| May | 3.5 | 14 h | 1 °C | 208 mm |
| June | 6.5 | 52 h | 8 °C | 144 mm |
| July | 1.5 | 9 h | 10 °C | 198 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 12 °C | 167 mm |
| September | 1.0 | 7 h | 5 °C | 156 mm |
| October | 2.5 | 17 h | 3 °C | 140 mm |
| November | 5.0 | 31 h | -2 °C | 142 mm |
| December | 5.0 | 24 h | -5 °C | 149 mm |
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Technical details of Hockenhorn Snowkite spot
The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Resort (Ski lift access)
- Altitude
- 2,808 m
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