About this flying site
This is the place where it all began (in 1978)!
Mieussy paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Mieussy.
Altitude1,608 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW, W
Coordinates46.1449, 6.5459
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Mieussy is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,608 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and westerly 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 Mieussy
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Mieussy doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
several TOs/ -directions available (see link below)
Landing
Large field just outside Mieussy; windsock
Access and parking
at the roundabout on the east side of 'Mieussy' take the road to 'Sommand'; there take first right, after about 1km or so turn left into a dirt road which takes you all the way to 'Pertuiset'.
Local weather notes
weather info (or on FFVL frequency): - http://www.balisemeteo.com/depart.php?dept=74 - http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=32
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Mieussy
Les Gets - Mont Chery8 km away · 1,794 m · SE launch · thermalAgy plane9 km away · 1,275 m · N, NE, SW, W, NW launchChapel's combe9 km away · 1,445 mHabere poche11 km away · 1,469 m · N, W launchbrizon13 km away · 1,091 m · SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalLa Bourgeoise (Samoens)14 km away · 1,751 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
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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