Take-off
in the mountain, north west of the ski runs starting : a bad(!) track is going there (4x4), or 20 minutes walk. Altn TO: at 'les Marches (2WD + 10mins hike): N44 41 40.9 E6 18 10.6, 1940m
Orcieres paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Orcieres.
Altitude2,096 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates44.6991, 6.3061
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Orcieres is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,096 m. It works best in south-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 Orcieres
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Orcieres doesn't cover.
Le Prorelnortherly wind, 31 km away · 2,364 m · N, E, S launch · thermalRefuge de l Aiglenorth-easterly wind, 35 km away · 3,459 m · N, E, NW launchcol du noyereasterly wind, 25 km away · 1,692 m · E, SE launch · thermalLe Vieux Chaillolsouth-easterly wind, 10 km away · 3,120 m · SE, S launchLes Richardssoutherly wind, 6 km away · 1,530 m · S, SW launch · thermalRabouwesterly wind, 25 km away · 1,517 m · W launch · ridge soaringCollet de Tat - Superdevoluynorth-westerly wind, 31 km away · 1,705 m · W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
down in the valley, close to karting track in narrow valley where strong breeze is blowing in the afternoon : be careful.
Local weather notes
Strong conditions may be found at the landing. This site can be flown if there is 'Mistral' in the Rhone Valley
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Paragliding sites near Orcieres
Les Richards6 km away · 1,530 m · S, SW launch · thermalCol du Palastre8 km away · 2,176 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaringSaint-Léger-les-Mélèzes10 km away · 1,986 mLe Vieux Chaillol10 km away · 3,120 m · SE, S launchAncelle10 km away · 1,517 m · S, SW launchLa Bâtie-Neuve14 km away · 1,593 m · 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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