La Dôle is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,660 m and its mapped launch aspects are E, NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Take-off
1680 metre.
Clif takeoff
Only takeoff by wind est, est sud-est.
Landing
Les Dappes (France) sur le terrain plat derrière le télésiège. OU Couvaloup de Crans à proximité des 2 remontées mécaniques et du restaurant. Ou chalet de la Dôle. Dans les trois cas, prenez soin des vaches. Ou La Rippe. Dans ce cas assurez-vous d'avoir suffisamment d'altitude pour travercer la foret.
Access and parking
Summer, by foot form Couvaloup or the Dappes.
Winter, you can take the cable-car at the Dappes. (Espace Dôle)
Local weather notes
Huge weather station at the top. See:
http://www.meteosuisse.admin.ch/home/meteo/valeurs-de-mesures/valeurs-de-mesures-aux-stations.html?param=wind-speed&station=dol
Flight rules
Take care of the GVA TMA and CTR, and the protected area. See the club site for more details.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.