Take-off
Just after reaching Porte Sereine
Porte Sereine paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Porte Sereine.
Altitude1,140 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates44.3770, 5.7848
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Porte Sereine is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,140 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Porte Sereine
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Porte Sereine doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Many spots just below the cliff.
Access and parking
From Lac du Riou, take the trail indicating Porte Sereine'. 1 hour walk^, steep slope at the beginning. The trail is indicated on Google Maps and Google Earth.
Local weather notes
In summer, do not fly between 11h and 17h (too strong).
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Porte Sereine
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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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