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Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere'.
Site briefing
Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere' is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 897 m and its mapped launch aspects are W. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Parking allowed on dedicated parking lot. Do not park on private terrain of 'Le Belvedere'
Wooden ramp used by hanggliders, direction west. 897m high.
Chindrieux. Large grass field at 230m above sea level
From Chindrieux take the D54 to the Sapenay pass
Eastern wind direction is no go. Watch out for strong valley wind caused by Venturi effect with strong north or south winds.
Maximum flying height is 1200m because of Chambéry airport approach path.
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