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Le Prorel paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Le Prorel.
Altitude2,364 m
Launch directionsN, E, S
Coordinates44.9005, 6.5849
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Le Prorel is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,364 m. It works best in northerly, easterly and southerly 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 Prorel
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Le Prorel doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Croix de la Nord
Landing
St.Blaise
Access and parking
Telecabine du Prorel (Briancon): www.brianconnais.info/fiche-remontee-mecanique/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon/
Local weather notes
Balise FFVL Briançon le Prorel 143.9875
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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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