About this flying site
Early take off
Pointe de la Masse paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Pointe de la Masse.
Altitude2,755 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates45.2967, 6.5081
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Pointe de la Masse is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,755 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and 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 Pointe de la Masse
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Pointe de la Masse doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Summit and around, to choose the right slope from SE to W
Landing
Menuires
Access and parking
Les Menuires ski resort, a road and skilift in winter and summer
Local weather notes
North
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Paragliding sites near Pointe de la Masse
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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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