Take-off
46° 3'12.85'N/ 6°41'51.47'E
Les Saix paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Les Saix.
Altitude1,622 m
Launch directionsN, NW
Coordinates46.0536, 6.6976
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Les Saix is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,622 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
46° 4'54.73'N/ 6°42'45.15'E
Local weather notes
Forecast and webcam : http://www.parapente-samoens.com/francais/meteo.php
Flight rules
Clubs, Schools and groups please contact us before your comming.
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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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