Take-off
you can find a windsock above the chalet of Jusson. clean grass area.
La Grande Sure paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for La Grande Sure.
Altitude1,578 m
Launch directionsSW, W, NW
Coordinates45.3353, 5.6965
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
La Grande Sure is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,578 m. It works best in south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for La Grande Sure
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction La Grande Sure doesn't cover.
Montaudnortherly wind, 14 km away · 1,262 m · N launch · ridge soaring and thermalGrand Somnorth-easterly wind, 10 km away · 1,578 m · NE launchSaint Hilaire du Touveteasterly wind, 15 km away · 906 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermalCharmant Somsouth-easterly wind, 5 km away · 1,840 m · SE launchChalaissoutherly wind, 5 km away · 1,003 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Park at "pommier la placette" and enjoy the walk !!
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Paragliding sites near La Grande Sure
Le Grand Ratz5 km away · 802 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalCharmant Som5 km away · 1,840 m · SE launchChalais5 km away · 1,003 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalGrand Som10 km away · 1,578 m · NE launchPravouta11 km away · 1,729 m · S, SW, W launch · thermalpetit Montaud11 km away · 705 m · NW launch · thermal
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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