Take-off
1680 metre. Clif takeoff Only takeoff by wind est, est sud-est.
La Dôle paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for La Dôle.
Altitude1,660 m
Launch directionsE, NW
Coordinates46.4252, 6.0999
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
La Dôle is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,660 m. It works best in easterly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for La Dôle
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction La Dôle doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
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.
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.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near La Dôle
La Barillette (or:Les Burnes Gelées)3 km away · 1,420 m · SE launch · thermalSaint-Cergue6 km away · 1,001 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermalLa Vesancière7 km away · 1,250 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermalNoirmont7 km away · 1,421 m · N, NW launchMijoux9 km away · 1,314 m · NW launchPetit Mont-Rond10 km away · 1,491 m · ridge soaring and thermal
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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