Planning information for Chatel Morclan (under the top)
Alpine flying overview
Chatel Morclan (under the top) is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,867 m and its mapped launch aspects are SE, W. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
a very beautiful site for Xcountry and competition.
Take-off
alti: 1900m
follow the path to the west direction on the top, after the chair life. Big slope, be careful!!!
only in summer.
Landing
alti: 1100m
Near a tree nursery, under the village center. Follow the signs or ask in the paragliding shop, on the center place.
use the footbridge after parc your car, to cross the trees nursery.
Access and parking
from 'Chatel' village take the chair life to go on the top of Morclan mountain.
Local weather notes
be careful of north wind. big power ligne cross the valley!
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.