About this flying site
good starting for XC, especially during summer and, maybe, automn: high take-off.
Montgellafrey paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Montgellafrey.
Altitude1,791 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates45.4081, 6.3164
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Montgellafrey is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,791 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly and south-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Montgellafrey
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Montgellafrey doesn't cover.
Col du Glandonnortherly wind, 22 km away · 1,918 m · N, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalCol de la Madeleinenorth-easterly wind, 5 km away · 2,500 m · NE, SE launchVal Pelousewesterly wind, 12 km away · 1,696 m · W launch · thermalL'ebaudiaznorth-westerly wind, 23 km away · 1,640 m · W, NW launch · thermal
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Alti: 1790m Grass slope, walk a few minutes.
Access and parking
From Chambery go to Saint Jean de Maurienne. When you are in \'la Chambre\'go on the D213 towards Saint-François Longchamps.
Local weather notes
If you wait too long you will have the valley wind in your back... it\'s more difficult to take-off ;-)
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Montgellafrey
Col de la Madeleine5 km away · 2,500 m · NE, SE launchVal Pelouse12 km away · 1,696 m · W launch · thermalSt jean de maurienne13 km away · 1,545 m · S launchAllevard-les Plagnes13 km away · 2,066 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalChamoux14 km away · 1,250 m · W launch · thermalAllevard-south takeoff16 km away · 1,549 m · S launch · 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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