Take-off
There are (at least) two options: 1. The "Super Morzine" launch, marked by several signs for the local tandem operators, on the road and just east of the chair lift 2.
Morzine paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Morzine.
Altitude1,559 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates46.1925, 6.7217
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Morzine is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,559 m. It works best in south-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Morzine
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Morzine doesn't cover.
Agy planenortherly or north-easterly wind, 15 km away · 1,275 m · N, NE, SW, W, NW launchCroix de l Aiguilleeasterly wind, 11 km away · 1,813 m · E, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalLes Gets - Mont Cherysouth-easterly wind, 6 km away · 1,794 m · SE launch · thermalLa Bourgeoise (Samoens)southerly wind, 9 km away · 1,751 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalAvoriazwesterly or north-westerly wind, 4 km away · 1,819 m · SW, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
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Access and parking
chairlift, hitchhike...
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Paragliding sites near Morzine
Avoriaz4 km away · 1,819 m · SW, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalLes Gets - Mont Chery6 km away · 1,794 m · SE launch · thermalLa Bourgeoise (Samoens)9 km away · 1,751 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalAbondance9 km away · 2,320 m · SE, W launchCroix de Culet9 km away · 1,930 m · SW launchCrete des Champeys10 km away · 2,040 m · SE, NW launch
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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