Take-off
One for East wind, one for South.
Banon paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Banon.
Altitude1,047 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S
Coordinates44.0500, 5.6350
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Banon is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,047 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Banon
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Banon doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Access and parking
From the little village Banon, take a small road to the takeoff. You need a 4WD to go to the top, or go by foot, it's not so long :-)
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Paragliding sites near Banon
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