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Le cousson paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Le cousson.
Altitude1,492 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates44.0536, 6.2397
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Le cousson is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,492 m. It works best in south-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Le cousson
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Le cousson doesn't cover.
Digne les Bains - l'Andrannortherly, north-easterly or north-westerly wind, 7 km away · 1,202 m · N, NE, W, NW launchle Chalvet (Saint Andre les Alpes)easterly, south-easterly or southerly wind, 21 km away · 1,555 m · SE, S, SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalVillevieillewesterly wind, 3 km away · 1,007 m · W launch
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Paragliding sites near Le cousson
Villevieille3 km away · 1,007 m · W launchDigne les Bains - l'Andran7 km away · 1,202 m · N, NE, W, NW launchArchail12 km away · 1,825 m · NW launchST AUBAN20 km away · 451 mle Chalvet (Saint Andre les Alpes)21 km away · 1,555 m · SE, S, SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalLe Petit Cordeil22 km away · 1,776 m
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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