About this flying site
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col du noyer paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for col du noyer.
Altitude1,692 m
Launch directionsE, SE
Coordinates44.6903, 5.9845
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
col du noyer is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,692 m. It works best in easterly and south-easterly winds, and can also work in southerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for col du noyer
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction col du noyer doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Just at the left side of the pass 'col du Noyer'. Mainly grass.
Access and parking
Road N85 from Grenoble or Gap, then East to the col du Noyer
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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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