About this flying site
Electric high voltage lines Dont fly above the horses park.
Laffrey Les Tibannes paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Laffrey Les Tibannes.
Altitude992 m
Launch directionsN
Coordinates45.0364, 5.7840
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Laffrey Les Tibannes is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 992 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
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Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
LES TIBANNES In Laffrey, on the roat RD 115a beside the big lake, at the beach, follow the road leading to 'Lac mort'. Drive for 1.4km. Park your car at the end of the road properly. And by foot walk down starting from the EDF dam.
Landing
L'ILE FALGON From Grenoble, on the RD1091 (aka RN91), to Bourg D'oisans, after 2km from 'Péage de Vizille' turn right and follow 'Voie Renêtue' for 800m.
Local weather notes
Strong wind. Turbulent when south
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Paragliding sites near Laffrey Les Tibannes
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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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