French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Courtet.
Best Workable Not recorded
Courtet is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,371 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Courtet doesn't cover.
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Webcam: http://www.aero-sat.com/fr/webcam.html WARNING: obligation to call local school if you are a group: Ecole de Parapente AéroSAT 06 70 08 67 59 This site was closed in 2006 spring because it was too busy and too much incivility!
alti 1380m From landing site, road to Treminis while 300m then trek until the end. Speed limitation 15 km/h, no 4x4 required
alti: 900m From Mens, go to the south (D66 then D216). Cross 'Saint Baudille et Pipet', 'Les Marceaux' and turn to the right along westbound fields.
From Grenoble, go to the south. Cross 'Vizille' and 'La Mure'. Take the D 526 road to Mens.
in Grenoble district, it's the best site when it's strong north wind, with Montlambert. Dangerous when South, left side of take off in whirlings.
park your car near the trees, on the left. Pack your glide near the car. No fire, no camping on the landing. use the toilets. If you land out the area: 5 euros to the local club, they xill give it to the farmers.
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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