Take-off
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.
Refuge de l Aigle paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Refuge de l Aigle.
Altitude3,459 m
Launch directionsN, E, NW
Coordinates45.0108, 6.3164
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Refuge de l Aigle is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 3,459 m. It works best in northerly, easterly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Refuge de l Aigle
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Refuge de l Aigle doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Access and parking
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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Paragliding sites near Refuge de l Aigle
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