A very good and convenient site (also for beginners) for thermalling and XC, already in late winter/ early spring.
More info on http://www.flyland.ch.
Access
by gondola from 'Gstaad': www.wispile.ch/winter/berge/wispile.htm
Rules
ATTENTION: the airport 'Saanen' is very close and requires special attention!!!
Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying.
More info on http://www.flyland.ch.
WEATHER
local wxinfo: http://www.gstaad.ch/de/page.cfm/Gstaadinfo/gstaadinteraktiv/LiveWetter