Take-off
In 'Vallouise' take to the right on the front of the church a little road to 'Puy Aillaud'. the first way start 300m before the village, on your left (walk 10mn).
Puy Aillaud paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Puy Aillaud.
Altitude1,628 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates44.8504, 6.4794
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Puy Aillaud is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,628 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly and 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 Puy Aillaud
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Puy Aillaud doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Near the 'Les Chambottes' campsite. Park your car before the campsite.
Access and parking
go to 'Vallouise', a beautiful valley!
Local weather notes
You can fly here if it's north wind, but be careful: the protection isn't unlimited...
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Paragliding sites near Puy Aillaud
Le Prorel10 km away · 2,364 m · N, E, S launch · thermalCol du Granon15 km away · 2,097 m · SE launchCol d'Izoard20 km away · 2,443 m · S launchOrcieres22 km away · 2,096 m · SW launch · thermalRefuge de l Aigle22 km away · 3,459 m · N, E, NW launchLe Vieux Chaillol26 km away · 3,120 m · SE, S launch
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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