Bisanne Sud is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,929 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
Terrain
mountain
Lift
thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Bisanne Sud
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Bisanne Sud doesn't cover.
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About this flying site
It might happen that your arrive too late at this takeoff (like 12am or later) and the valley breeze is already blowing from the back (North) Then there is an alternate takeoff (check the map), that can also be used with North wind from…
Take-off
alti: 1940m It is near the altitude restaurant. This takeoff is on the top, on the South-East side. Just next to the parking.
Landing
Landing at "la Pompe" before arriving in Beaufort alti: 700m from Albertville go to Beaufort (D925). Cross 'Villard sur Doron' and stay on the same road. Just after the crossroad (Les Saisies/Beaufort) turn to the left.
Access and parking
from 'Albertville', go to 'Les Saisies'. You can stop at the landing area. After go to 'Les Saisies' By car : turn to the left when you arrive in this ski station. Keep the road to the end, there is an Altitude restaurant on the top.
Local weather notes
Later in the day the breeze might be stronger than the thermals and be coming in your back.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.