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Coutures paragliding site and weather forecast

France. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Coutures.

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Altitude40 m
Launch directionsE, W
Coordinates47.3700, -0.3555
AreaFrance

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: bestSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: bestNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Coutures is a flatland site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 40 m. It works best in easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using winch launch.

Terrain
flatland
Lift
thermal
Launch
winch launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

Can you fly Coutures today?

No-go0/100

Today's best day score for Coutures on Magic Skyweed's 0–100 flying scale. Forecast run 29 Sep, 06:24 UTC.

These scores are for a generic intermediate EN-B wing on default limits — not your own glider. Sign in to score every hour against your wings and your own no-go limits.

3-day outlook

Day scores for Coutures, one row per forecast day, on our 0–100 flying scale.

  1. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  2. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  3. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence

Hour by hour — Tue 29 Sep

Hourly flying forecast for Coutures on Tue 29 Sep. Wind and gusts in knots, scores on our 0–100 flying scale; unscored night hours show a dash.
TimeWindGustsDirectionCloudRainTempScore
00:0016 kt5 ktE100%0.0 mm18°C—
01:0014 kt4 ktE100%0.0 mm18°C—
02:0014 kt4 ktE100%0.0 mm17°C—
03:0015 kt6 ktSE48%0.0 mm18°C—
04:0015 kt7 ktSE61%0.0 mm17°C—
05:0015 kt7 ktS97%0.0 mm17°C—
06:0014 kt4 ktS100%0.0 mm17°C—
07:0015 kt5 ktS95%0.0 mm17°C—
08:0015 kt5 ktS77%0.0 mm17°C—
09:0015 kt7 ktS100%0.0 mm18°C—
10:0018 kt9 ktS93%0.0 mm19°C—
11:0019 kt13 ktS100%0.0 mm20°C—
12:0018 kt13 ktS98%0.0 mm22°C—
13:0014 kt13 ktS100%0.0 mm23°C—
14:0014 kt15 ktS100%0.0 mm24°C—
15:0016 kt16 ktS100%0.0 mm25°C—
16:0016 kt17 ktS90%0.0 mm27°C—
17:0017 kt18 ktS97%0.0 mm27°C—
18:0018 kt18 ktS40%0.0 mm27°C—
19:0017 kt15 ktS100%0.0 mm26°C—
20:0018 kt10 ktS100%0.0 mm24°C—
21:0020 kt8 ktS21%0.0 mm23°C—
22:0021 kt8 ktS45%0.0 mm22°C—
23:0023 kt9 ktS47%0.0 mm22°C—

These scores are for a generic intermediate EN-B wing on default limits — not your own glider. Sign in to score every hour against your wings and your own no-go limits.

When the wind is wrong for Coutures

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Coutures doesn't cover.

Brain sur l\'authionnortherly or southerly wind, 8 km away · 18 m · N, S launchChemelliernorth-easterly wind, 2 km away · 60 m · NE launch · thermalMassognes / Jarzaysouth-easterly or north-westerly wind, 74 km away · 94 m · NE, SE, SW, NW launchBeaulieu sur layonsouth-westerly wind, 20 km away · 65 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Site briefing highlights

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

Take-off

Chemin agricole, départ au treuil.

40 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

Local weather notes

RAS

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Paragliding sites near Coutures

Chemellier2 km away · 60 m · NE launch · thermalSaint mathurin7 km away · 17 m · E, W launch · thermalBrain sur l\'authion8 km away · 18 m · N, S launchBeaulieu sur layon20 km away · 65 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalLe Grand Moiré (TREUIL)58 km away · 107 mAssay les jumaux67 km away · 131 m

Live wind stations near Coutures

Nearby weather stations reporting live wind and gusts. Loaded when the page opens.

Webcams near Coutures

Live views of the launch and the valley, where a camera is available. Loaded when the page opens.

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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