Mt.Ventoux is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,898 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, S. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
detailed info (in FR): http://api.ning.com/files/-sx7xLpExqby*Krn1ol*1i-gBN5glLDwUKA8W-KPWhL*K-l0599RB5XypyIOowEjVylSZFiUoe-bHI3pOVhCRg1AOlABoubM/infovolauventoux.pdf
Take-off
use only official TO's: ecologically sensible area!
Landing
- Mont Serein. 1400m >> mot allowed in Winter (during skiing activities)!
- Savoillans: N44 10 47.0 E5 22 35.0, 510m;
- Bedoin: N44 07 30.4 E5 11 06.4, 522m.
Access and parking
easy road to to summit
Local weather notes
Sometimes wind too strong (Mistral)
Flight rules
- Hmax: FL115 (3500m)
- R71 (2250m Max) permanent restriction during weekdays over Ventoux, plateaux d'Albion, Baronnie, Sederon.
- it's forbidden to overfly the military base at St Christol
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.