About this flying site
This site is closed between mid September to beginning of November, because of an agreement with the local hunters. It is their best moment of joy, so again respect their fun as they do ours!
Montlambert paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Montlambert.
Altitude869 m
Launch directionsN, NE, E, SE
Coordinates45.5528, 6.1051
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Montlambert is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 869 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, easterly and south-easterly winds, and can also work in southerly, westerly and north-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 Montlambert
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Montlambert doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
alti: 890m after 12h thermals and breeze can be strong. Lot's of pilots come here, we thank you to drive slowly and respect the people living on the road to the launch area. This site is fragile!
Landing
Alti:270m Be careful about the power line, the trees and the train way. Landing zone is South/South-West of the windsocks! Please look at the information posted at the carpark. CURRENTLY THE LANDING SITE IS IN DANGER!
Access and parking
Landing area: from Montmelian, take the N6 road. Turn to the left to 'Saint Jean de la Porte'. Before 'St Jean' turn to the left just after passing a bridge and go along a canal during 1 km. You have to cross a small bridge again.
Local weather notes
With North wind : The only site (with Courtet) where you can fly around Grenoble. But be careful with strong North wind (above ~20km/h) it's just a little protection and the wind can come quite suddenly.
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Paragliding sites near Montlambert
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