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Courchon paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Courchon.
Altitude794 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates43.8416, 6.2286
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Courchon is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 794 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Courchon
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Courchon doesn't cover.
Digne les Bains - l'Andrannortherly or north-easterly wind, 30 km away · 1,202 m · N, NE, W, NW launchle Chalvet (Saint Andre les Alpes)easterly or south-easterly wind, 25 km away · 1,555 m · SE, S, SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalMoustiers Ste.Marie - Mt.Deniersoutherly or north-westerly wind, 3 km away · 1,401 m · S, SW, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
from Venasque: 4x4 road or walk
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Courchon
Moustiers Ste.Marie - Mt.Denier3 km away · 1,401 m · S, SW, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalAiguines7 km away · 988 m · W launchSaint Croix Airfield9 km away · 650 mLe cousson24 km away · 1,492 m · SW launchle Chalvet (Saint Andre les Alpes)25 km away · 1,555 m · SE, S, SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalOraison25 km away · 532 m · W launch · ridge soaring
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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