Access and parking
TO: 4x4 or park at W LZ and walk
Buc paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Buc.
Altitude1,066 m
Launch directionsW, NW
Coordinates44.2251, 5.4733
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Buc is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,066 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly 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 Buc
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Buc doesn't cover.
Bergiesnortherly or south-westerly wind, 4 km away · 1,337 m · N, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalLa tannièrenorth-easterly wind, 1 km away · 1,228 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermalBanonsouth-easterly wind, 23 km away · 1,047 m · E, SE, S launchLa trappesoutherly wind, 4 km away · 1,136 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
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Paragliding sites near Buc
La tannière1 km away · 1,228 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermalLe Fort1 km away · 1,005 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermalSederon-mevouillon : le fort2 km away · 1,077 m · E, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalBergies4 km away · 1,337 m · N, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalLa trappe4 km away · 1,136 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalSederon-mevouillon : ballons14 km away · 1,295 m · S launch
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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