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Site briefing
Petit Mont-Rond is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,491 m and its mapped launch aspects are Not recorded. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
The take-off is flat with break in edge of cliff close to the arrival of Télécombi near the transmitter/ antenna. Orientation NE to SW - Attention - High-tension line on the right in 700 m.
The landing is situated on the municipality of Gex-la-Ville.
From the pass La Faucille, go to the ski resort. Cable railway works in summer and in winter (information: 0033 4 50 41 32 90-0033 4 50 41 51 45). Cars are not authorized to rise to the take-off. (If you get into the car, do not leave the vehicle at the summit and go down it to the parking of the resort.)
WIND: https://www.windyty.com/46.357/6.019?975h,46.357,6.017,17
Respect the TMA-Genève 300 m over the relief
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