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Semsales snowkite spot
Switzerland · Fribourg
Overview
The Semsales spot is a nice plateau with a small hill that's very fun to ride. It's located in a wind corridor with bise (north-easterly wind). It's also a great backup spot when Niremont is in the fog
Spot forecast for Semsales
Sunrise 07:56 · Sunset 18:37
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Semsales: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
22h
in January · 4 rideable days
The season runs from January to March, peaking in January: 2 rideable days a month and 22 hours of usable wind, at 6 °C. The low point is May, 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 — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is September, with 234 mm. Snow depth peaks in December, at 10 cm.
Monthly averages: Semsales
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 22 h | 4 °C | 174 mm |
| February | 1.5 | 9 h | 6 °C | 66 mm |
| March | 1.0 | 5 h | 9 °C | 60 mm |
| April | 0.5 | 2 h | 13 °C | 88 mm |
| May | 0.0 | 0 h | 16 °C | 170 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 22 °C | 168 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 22 °C | 127 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 24 °C | 124 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 16 °C | 234 mm |
| October | 0.0 | 0 h | 13 °C | 166 mm |
| November | 2.0 | 13 h | 8 °C | 167 mm |
| December | 0.5 | 2 h | 4 °C | 81 mm |
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Technical details of Semsales spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, SW, WSW, W, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NE.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Normal (Car access at spot edge)
- Altitude
- 850 m
Parking
Try to park properly when you arrive at the spot. On the path, there is an active farm and if you block the passage, the farmer might not be happy ;-)
Wind specificities
Works with bise, north-east, west, south-west winds.
Hazards
Danger! Do not ride on the right side of the spot, there is a highway and high-voltage power lines.
When you arrive at the spot, you'll notice that there are possibilities to ride in various areas around.
Always make sure you're not on private property and remain respectful with the farmers.
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