About this flying site
This is a specific site, please take care to have lift, to clear the tree lines.
Laparade paragliding site and weather forecast
France. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Laparade.
Altitude170 m
Launch directionsSE
Coordinates44.3833, 0.4426
AreaFrance
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Laparade is a flatland site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 170 m. It works best in south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- flatland
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Laparade
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Laparade doesn't cover.
Penne d\'agenaisnortherly wind, 30 km away · 197 m · N, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalNicolenorth-easterly, south-westerly or westerly wind, 10 km away · 149 m · NE, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalPech de Fusileasterly wind, 50 km away · 101 m · E, SE launch · ridge soaring and thermalBordassoutherly wind, 76 km away · 128 m · SE, S launchAyetnorth-westerly wind, 10 km away · 151 m · SW, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
The bridge across the river is closed (14-4-2008) so drive around. in town follow the sign for the camping, then head up to the dirt road, launch in on your left.
Flight rules
It is in restricted airspace, check with notam. Standing regulations are : monday, tuesday, thursday and friday - Restricted - 800ft AGL - 1500ft AGL between 0730 and 1500. Beware summer time.
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Paragliding sites near Laparade
Nicole10 km away · 149 m · NE, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalAyet10 km away · 151 m · SW, NW launchPenne d\'agenais30 km away · 197 m · N, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalPech de Fusil50 km away · 101 m · E, SE launch · ridge soaring and thermalBigaroque65 km away · 145 m · SW launchBordas76 km away · 128 m · SE, S launch
Live wind stations near Laparade
Nearby weather stations reporting live wind and gusts. Loaded when the page opens.
Webcams near Laparade
Live views of the launch and the valley, where a camera is available. Loaded when the page opens.
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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