La Clusaz is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,029 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, W, NW. 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 start for beautiful and easy XC flights over the Aravis.
Nice area for XC, easy to fly in all directions.
Take-off
Two take-offs on each side of the 'col des Aravis' pass :
- south at the top of the Etale lift ; west or east ;
- north on the different ski slopes ; any open lift in summer ?
Landing
At the bottom of the Etale lift, under the cables. Small but not difficult.
Or near the Confins lake.
Access and parking
From la Clusaz go SE, the Etale lift is on the right before the 'col des Aravis' pass.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.