French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Les 2 alpes.
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Les 2 alpes is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,393 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Les 2 alpes doesn't cover.
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you are in high mountain, thermals could be strong in afternoon, in summer. XC is not so easy than in St Hilaire site or other sites in the front of alpes mountain (W). Don't use it if you are a biginer, or really early in the morning.
alti: 2450m grass. take the ski-lift 'Le Diable', take off on your right when you arrive.
Alti: 1650m, near the ski station (begin of 'le Diable' ski-lift) or in the end of the valley, near 'Venosc' village (alti:900m).
'Les 2 Alpes' ski station is 45mn from 'Bourg d'Oisans'.
strong wind with high mountain is not a good idee to fly.
The national parc is just on your front when you are on the take off. Some area are forbiden, a map show you which one. Ask to the local instructors or local pilots. Someone will say you there isn't regulation, it's not true!!
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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