Take-off
This isn't an official takeoff, no windsock or dedicated place. You can virtually takeoff from the whole mountain. Takeoff from the summit
Le Colombier paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Le Colombier.
Altitude1,998 m
Launch directionsSW, W
Coordinates45.6444, 6.1187
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Le Colombier is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,998 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in southerly 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 Le Colombier
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Le Colombier doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
Landing in the fields above Aillon-le-vieux church and village
Access and parking
From Aillon le vieux church or from Aillon le jeune (to get back there, you'll need to hitchhike), it's a 2 hours hike with great views
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Paragliding sites near Le Colombier
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