About this flying site
This site is very good for soaring along the cliff.
Saint Amand Nord paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Saint Amand Nord.
Altitude678 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates44.1862, 5.0684
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Saint Amand Nord is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 678 m. It works best in north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly 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 Saint Amand Nord
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Saint Amand Nord doesn't cover.
Mt.Ventouxnorth-easterly wind, 17 km away · 1,898 m · N, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalArfuyeneasterly or south-easterly wind, 3 km away · 574 m · E, SE launchSaint Hippolyte le Graveyronsoutherly wind, 6 km away · 401 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalLe Rissassouth-westerly wind, 8 km away · 533 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalSaint Jean de Saultwesterly wind, 31 km away · 1,003 m · W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Easy take off, large enough to accommodate two wings.
Landing
Landing is easy since the landing field is pretty large. On the other hand, be careful not to entangle your lines on the small bushes growing there.
Access and parking
From Lafare, take to road to Suzette. Just before Suzette, in a right-turn, take the road toward 'Domaine du Chateau'. Park the car below the antenna and walk up to them.
Flight rules
Contact the local paragliding club if you want to fly there.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Saint Amand Nord
Arfuyen3 km away · 574 m · E, SE launchSaint Hippolyte le Graveyron6 km away · 401 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalRocher du diable8 km away · 239 mLe Rissas8 km away · 533 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalMt.Ventoux17 km away · 1,898 m · N, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalGarde Grosse18 km away · 915 m · S, NW 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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