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Aspres paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Aspres.

Altitude1,549 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates44.5430, 5.7092
AreaFrench Alps

Site briefing

Planning information for Aspres

Alpine flying overview

Aspres is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,549 m and its mapped launch aspects are SE, S, SW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.

Landing

at the (Glider-)Aerodrome of Aspres-sur-Buech. Note the marked LZ for HG/PG.

Access and parking

Navette??; Road to TO, but better if 4wheel drive avbl.

Local weather notes

During summer/ midday thermals can be VERY activ/ rough -definitively NOT for beginners!!

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