Take-off
With thermal you can fly there from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (in summer). Possible orientations are in between S-E to N-W, best is from S to W.
Pravouta paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Pravouta.
Altitude1,729 m
Launch directionsS, SW, W
Coordinates45.3112, 5.8354
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Pravouta is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,729 m. It works best in southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in easterly, south-easterly and north-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 Pravouta
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Pravouta doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
Saint Hilaire du Touvet or Saint Nazaire les Eymes
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Paragliding sites near Pravouta
La Dent de Crolles2 km away · 2,050 m · S launchSaint Pierre de Chartreuse - La Scia4 km away · 1,662 m · S, SW, W, NW launch · thermalSaint Hilaire du Touvet4 km away · 906 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermalCharmant Som6 km away · 1,840 m · SE launchGrand Som7 km away · 1,578 m · NE launchLa Grande Sure11 km away · 1,578 m · SW, W, NW launch · 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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