About this flying site
Observe the white-capped waves. They're very important to see the wind force and easy to understand. If they're just front of the beach it's to late. Land before they arrive front of the beach.
Leucate -Sémaphore Falaise EST paragliding site and weather forecast
France. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Leucate -Sémaphore Falaise EST.
Altitude50 m
Launch directionsNE, E, SE
Coordinates42.9117, 3.0570
AreaFrance
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Leucate -Sémaphore Falaise EST is a hill site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 50 m. It works best in north-easterly, easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Leucate -Sémaphore Falaise EST
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Leucate -Sémaphore Falaise EST doesn't cover.
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Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Between 'leucate village' and 'leucate plage' turn the way in direction of the lighthouse. On the top, park your car and walk less than 10 mn long of the cliff to the 'Sémaphore'
Local weather notes
The wind can stop quickly sometimes. You fly 40m up to the top in general. If it's your first time, go landing when you're around 25m high.
Flight rules
Fly NE to ESE. Perfect laminar wind with zero surprise. Don't fly under 17 km/h. If you fall down, for your security, it's possible to land on the beach, but it's prohibited.
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