French Alps · Paragliding site
Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Refuge de l Aigle.
Site briefing
Refuge de l Aigle is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 3,459 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, E, NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
refuge altitude: 3450m. This is a climb in itself. With some rock walls, the Amieux cliff and the ascending of the Tabuchet glacier all requiring the presence of a mountain guide. Your effort is well rewarded as the refuge is situated in a climbers paradise, at the foot of the Meije summits and in the middle of the glaciers. duration of climbing: 5h30 vertical: 1800m.
From 'Bourg d'oisans' or 'Brian�on' take the N91 road to 'La Grave'. Near 'La grave' village go to 'Villar D'ar�ne' and cross it. Stop your car at 'Le Pied du Col', near the 'brebis' bridge.
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