Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere' paragliding site and weather forecast

French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere'.

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Altitude897 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates45.8109, 5.8643
AreaFrench Alps

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: workableW: bestNW: workableNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere' is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 897 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
mountain
Lift
ridge soaring and thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

When the wind is wrong for Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere'

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere' doesn't cover.

Verel pragondrannortherly wind, 21 km away · 890 m · N, W, NW launch · thermalInnimondnorth-easterly, easterly or south-easterly wind, 21 km away · 1,017 m · E launch · thermalLe Sire Sudsoutherly wind, 22 km away · 1,492 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

Parking allowed on dedicated parking lot. Do not park on private terrain of 'Le Belvedere'

Take-off

Wooden ramp used by hanggliders, direction west. 897m high.

Landing

Chindrieux. Large grass field at 230m above sea level

Access and parking

From Chindrieux take the D54 to the Sapenay pass

Local weather notes

Eastern wind direction is no go. Watch out for strong valley wind caused by Venturi effect with strong north or south winds.

Flight rules

Maximum flying height is 1200m because of Chambéry airport approach path.

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Paragliding sites near Col du Sapenay 'Le Belvedere'

Sapenay (south-west)1 km away · 698 m · SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalSapenay (pass)1 km away · 896 m · W launch · ridge soaring and thermalColombier13 km away · 1,509 m · W launchParves13 km away · 593 m · SW, W, NW launchRevard17 km away · 1,515 m · W, NW launch · thermalLe chat17 km away · 1,494 m · NW launch

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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