Take-off
In summer and in winter, access by the funicular then the lift of Arpette since Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Arpette (Les Arcs) paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Arpette (Les Arcs).
Altitude2,151 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates45.5834, 6.8048
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Arpette (Les Arcs) is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,151 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and north-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 Arpette (Les Arcs)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Arpette (Les Arcs) doesn't cover.
Cormet de roselendnortherly wind, 14 km away · 2,041 m · NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalFort du truceasterly wind, 8 km away · 1,974 m · E, SE launch · thermalVaugelaz (intermediaire)south-easterly wind, 7 km away · 1,903 m · SE launch · thermalMont Jovetsoutherly wind, 17 km away · 2,289 m · SE, S launch · thermal
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