Take-off
park the car where you can see sign to 'lac de Crop'. follow the signs, around 800m. Find a good grass slop and have fun.
Lac de Crop paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Lac de Crop.
Altitude2,095 m
Launch directionsN
Coordinates45.2038, 5.9862
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Lac de Crop is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,095 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly, easterly, 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 Lac de Crop
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Lac de Crop doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
In the end of the valley, be carreful of the culturs. In 2008/06/11 it was possible to land on the road, see the pictures. Only fot verry good pilots...
Access and parking
from Grenoble go to Brignoud (highway to Chambéry). Cross the village and follow 'Laval',then 'Prabert'. Cross it and take a little asphalt road.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Lac de Crop
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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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