About this flying site
still experimental, and in negotiations with the Octon's mayor and land owner.
Octon paragliding site and weather forecast
France. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Octon.
Altitude350 m
Launch directionsE, SE
Coordinates43.6466, 3.2936
AreaFrance
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Octon is a hill site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 350 m. It works best in easterly and south-easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and southerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Yes
Can you fly Octon today?
No-go0/100
Today's best day score for Octon on Magic Skyweed's 0–100 flying scale. Forecast run 28 Sep, 15:13 UTC.
These scores are for a generic intermediate EN-B wing on default limits — not your own glider. Sign in to score every hour against your wings and your own no-go limits.
7-day outlook
Day scores for Octon, one row per forecast day, on our 0–100 flying scale.
- 46/100 No-goridgehigh confidence
- 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
- 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
- 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
- 35/100 No-gotop-to-bottommedium confidence
- 76/100 Goodridgemedium confidence
- 52/100 Marginaltop-to-bottommedium confidence
Hour by hour — Tue 29 Sep
| Time | Wind | Gusts | Direction | Cloud | Rain | Temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12 kt | 5 kt | SE | 95% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 01:00 | 12 kt | 6 kt | SE | 84% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 02:00 | 13 kt | 6 kt | SE | 90% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 03:00 | 14 kt | 7 kt | SE | 94% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 04:00 | 15 kt | 8 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 05:00 | 15 kt | 9 kt | SE | 98% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 06:00 | 15 kt | 10 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 07:00 | 15 kt | 10 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 08:00 | 14 kt | 9 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 18°C | — |
| 09:00 | 15 kt | 9 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 19°C | — |
| 10:00 | 17 kt | 12 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 20°C | — |
| 11:00 | 17 kt | 16 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 20°C | — |
| 12:00 | 17 kt | 18 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 21°C | — |
| 13:00 | 18 kt | 19 kt | SE | 100% | 0.0 mm | 21°C | — |
| 14:00 | 23 kt | 18 kt | SE | 100% | 0.5 mm | 21°C | — |
| 15:00 | 24 kt | 19 kt | SE | 98% | 0.4 mm | 21°C | — |
| 16:00 | 23 kt | 20 kt | SE | 98% | 0.2 mm | 21°C | — |
| 17:00 | 20 kt | 19 kt | SE | 97% | 0.1 mm | 21°C | — |
| 18:00 | 18 kt | 16 kt | SE | 95% | 0.0 mm | 20°C | — |
| 19:00 | 18 kt | 13 kt | SE | 100% | 0.1 mm | 20°C | — |
| 20:00 | 20 kt | 15 kt | SE | 96% | 0.1 mm | 20°C | — |
| 21:00 | 21 kt | 16 kt | SE | 100% | 0.1 mm | 20°C | — |
| 22:00 | 23 kt | 18 kt | SE | 100% | 0.4 mm | 20°C | — |
| 23:00 | 23 kt | 18 kt | SE | 100% | 0.2 mm | 20°C | — |
These scores are for a generic intermediate EN-B wing on default limits — not your own glider. Sign in to score every hour against your wings and your own no-go limits.
When the wind is wrong for Octon
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Octon doesn't cover.
La Surenortherly wind, 4 km away · 287 m · N launch · ridge soaring and thermalPente école : Les Vailhèssouth-westerly wind, 5 km away · 143 m · SE, S, SW launchSt Guiraudwesterly wind, 13 km away · 239 m · W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalMONTJOUX Dio et Valquière NO - Snorth-westerly wind, 8 km away · 561 m · S, NW launch · ridge soaring
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
easy, by dirt road, don't need 4x4. park on the side to let access to the top for other cars.
Local weather notes
only tested in winter for now, but very efficient slope for soaring, and nice thermals
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Octon
La Lieude2 km away · 324 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermal, XCLa Sure4 km away · 287 m · N launch · ridge soaring and thermalLa Merquiere5 km away · 449 m · NE, E, SE launch · ridge soaring and thermal, XCPente école : Les Vailhès5 km away · 143 m · SE, S, SW launchPic de Vissou7 km away · 340 m · SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalPic de Vissou EST7 km away · 410 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Live wind stations near Octon
Nearby weather stations reporting live wind and gusts. Loaded when the page opens.
Webcams near Octon
Live views of the launch and the valley, where a camera is available. Loaded when the page opens.
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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