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Charmant Som paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Charmant Som.
Altitude1,840 m
Launch directionsSE
Coordinates45.3251, 5.7651
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Charmant Som is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,840 m. It works best in south-easterly winds, and can also work in easterly and southerly winds.
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Paragliding sites near Charmant Som
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