Le Pont-Vallée de Joux is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,078 m and its mapped launch aspects are SW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
Take-off access by car is forbidden ! The farmjer isn't friendly at all !
Take-off
On the field on the top of the hill
Access and parking
coming from the Molendruz Pass, at the crossroads (roundabout) before going going either To Le Pont or towards the Brassus, park your car on the parking on the left side of the road. Then, by walk, cross the road & take the small road up the hill (5 min walk)
Local weather notes
Too strong wind, will push you behind the take-off (rotors) & makes sstrong turbulences
Flight rules
Le site est fermé du printemps à l’automne.(Herbe haute et ou bétail).
Le site est utilisable d'octobre à avril, ci il n'y a pas de bétail.
Le paysan nous tolère dans cette période de l'année respecter ça impérativement.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.