Le Grand Replomb is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,467 m and its mapped launch aspects are S, SW, W. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
This mountain site isn't for beginners (flying or walking). You ave to know walking out of path!
Take-off
alti:2450m
From landing walk 4h (around 1700m to the summit). Follow the path to 'Jean Collet' refuge. Then go to 'col de la mine de fer' pass but stop at 2100m (sea level). Take to the north, OUT OF PATH, to the summit.
Landing
alti:840m
after St Mury-Monteymond village go to the end of the valley, which are some houses: 'La Gorge'. Cross it and take a road to the same direction (end of valley). Park your car near the last field, it's the landing area. Be friendly with neigbourgs, and land out of fields with horses or other. This site ISN'T official.
Access and parking
From Grenoble go to Villard-Bonnot village. Cross it and take the road to 'St Murry-Monteymond'. Cross the village and go to the end of the valley.
Local weather notes
Be carreful of South wind in Belledonnes mountains. Usualy it's not a friendly wind.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.