Flegere is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,345 m and its mapped launch aspects are SE, S. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
good thermals early in the morning. Best spot of Chamonix to start cross country flights
Take-off
east face
Landing
official field: 'Bois du Bouchet'
Access and parking
Via 'Flegere' ski lifts. TO near top off the 'index' chair lift: http://www.chamonix.com/flegere-index,83,en.html
Flight rules
>> July-August: be aware of no-fly-zone on south side of Chamonix (Mont Blanc -Aiguille du Midi)! (> see pix)
>> LF R-30A active year round!! (> see pix!)
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.