About this flying site
Caution, altitude is limited, due to airways : - 1900 m over Bec d'Orient (W of take off), - 2800 m over take off, the limit is between both.
Montaud paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Montaud.
Altitude1,262 m
Launch directionsN
Coordinates45.2450, 5.5744
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Montaud is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,262 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and north-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
When the wind is wrong for Montaud
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Montaud doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
On the road from Montaud to Autrans, before Mortier tunel (road really closed : take off not accessible from Autrans). Montaud village is 5 km south from Voreppe -via Veurey- 15 km NW from Grenoble. Take off is on road side ...
Landing
Landing in a field with trees on borders... and possible turbulent conditions... Careful when approaching. Please park only at the public parking and walk your way on the reserved path only, Si tu respect to the locals and fields
Access and parking
from 'Voreppe' direction 'Lans en Vercors'. In 'Veurey', after cross Isere river, take the 'Montaud' direction. drive 5km. Once arrived on the plateau, cross the first residential area then turn right to the sports facilities and park here.
Local weather notes
While take off is NW oriented, fly there by N or even NE. Take care at NW and avoid W : dangers come from wind along the cliffs, W oriented.
Flight rules
Please be really respectful while driving across the inhabited places !
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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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