La Heve

Overview

La Heve is a hill site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 83 m. It works best in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to La Heve; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Le Havre3 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Montivilliers10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Honfleur16 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of La Heve.

• St. Joseph's Church, Le HavreCulture · 3.2 km awayCatholic church in France
• Museum of Modern Art André Malraux - MuMaCulture · 3.8 km awayMuseum in Le Havre, France
• Le Havre CathedralCulture · 3.9 km awayRoman Catholic cathedral in Le Havre, France
• Diocese of Le HavreCulture · 3.9 km awayDiocese of the Catholic Church
• Natural History Museum of Le HavreCulture · 3.9 km awayMuseum in Le Havre, France
• Hotel Dubocage de BlévilleCulture · 4.1 km awayMuseum in Le Havre, France
• Maison de l'armateur of Le HavreCulture · 4.2 km awayMuseum in Le Havre, France
• U.S. Army ST-488Culture · 4.9 km awayHarbor tugboat and museum ship

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Octeville4 km N · Faces NWWorks in other winds
• Villerville14 km S · Faces NWWorks in other winds
• Villers sur mer22 km S · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
• Bénouville - Valleuse du curé27 km NE · Faces NWWorks in other winds
• St samson de la roque28 km E · Faces SW
• Marais vernier31 km SE · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• Ganzeville - Pente-ecole34 km NE · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• Fécamp Val St Nicolas37 km NE · Faces NWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes