Take-off
Follow the hiking trail for a bit, then climb the shoulder (no path). There are two ok spots with grassy patches. Takeoff is not beginner-friendly.
Col d'Izoard paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Col d'Izoard.
Altitude2,443 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates44.8188, 6.7282
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Col d'Izoard is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,443 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in northerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Col d'Izoard
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Col d'Izoard doesn't cover.
punta dell'aquilanorth-easterly wind, 45 km away · 2,069 m · N, NE, E launch · thermalLe Proreleasterly wind, 14 km away · 2,364 m · N, E, S launch · thermalCol du Granonsouth-easterly wind, 19 km away · 2,097 m · SE launchCeillacsouth-westerly or westerly wind, 17 km away · 1,830 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalRefuge de l Aiglenorth-westerly wind, 39 km away · 3,459 m · N, E, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
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Paragliding sites near Col d'Izoard
Le Prorel14 km away · 2,364 m · N, E, S launch · thermalCeillac17 km away · 1,830 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalCol du Granon19 km away · 2,097 m · SE launchPuy Aillaud20 km away · 1,628 m · SE, S launch · thermalColle dell Agnello25 km away · 2,730 m · N, S launch · thermalSerre Sarsena30 km away · 1,293 m
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