About this flying site
Good for top to bottoms in winter (easy access and easy safe ski launch). Can be used all day in summer although it can get blown out in the middle of the afternoon.
Courchevel (Bouc Blanc) paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Courchevel (Bouc Blanc).
Altitude2,187 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates45.4110, 6.6149
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Courchevel (Bouc Blanc) is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,187 m. It works best in 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 Courchevel (Bouc Blanc)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Courchevel (Bouc Blanc) doesn't cover.
Meribelnortherly wind, 4 km away · 2,611 m · N, NW launchLanches (Col de la Loze, Courchevel)north-easterly or south-westerly wind, 1 km away · 2,300 m · NE, SW launch · thermalMontgirod-Arcachateasterly wind, 15 km away · 1,931 m · E, SE, S launchMont Jovetsouth-easterly or southerly wind, 9 km away · 2,289 m · SE, S launch · thermalBozel (Le Pre)westerly wind, 6 km away · 1,481 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
By the top of the Bouc Blanc Drag lift
Landing
Primarily Le Praz in winter. La Tania (on the red piste near the main carpark) is possible but more technical. Bozel but this is below the ski lifts for returning in winter but is used more outside the ski season.
Access and parking
Ski lift during the ski season. Other times, dirt track from Courchevel 1850 (note that a permit from the Police Municipal in 1850 is required to use the track).
Local weather notes
Can get blown out in the middle of the afternoon in summer. There is a balise on the FFVL web site which is at the take off and will give wind speed.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Courchevel (Bouc Blanc)
Lanches (Col de la Loze, Courchevel)1 km away · 2,300 m · NE, SW launch · thermalMeribel4 km away · 2,611 m · N, NW launchBozel (Le Pre)6 km away · 1,481 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalMont Jovet9 km away · 2,289 m · SE, S launch · thermalMont de la chambre11 km away · 2,809 m · SW, W launch · thermalMacot la plagne13 km away · 2,702 m · SW 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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