Access and parking
In St Chaffrey, head for the 'Col de Granon'
Col du Granon paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Col du Granon.
Altitude2,097 m
Launch directionsSE
Coordinates44.9599, 6.5920
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Col du Granon is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,097 m. It works best in south-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Col du Granon
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Col du Granon doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Flight rules
light (!) N-wind is ok
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