French Alps · Paragliding site
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Site briefing
Saint Hippolyte le Graveyron is a paragliding launch in the French Alps. Its recorded elevation is 401 m and its mapped launch aspects are S. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Very nice site if the conditions are right, otherwise it could be tricky.
Take off is in front of you from the city hall. Be careful, this is not an easy take off, the wind has to be relatively strong, south to south-east.
Landing is straight down the hill. If the wind is strong, it is wise to land near the road on a small field, due to presence of rotors.
From Saint Hippolyte le Graveyron, you have to drive through Le Barroux and go towards Suzette. Park your car behing le Graveyron and walk a few minutes to reach the steep take off.
Contact the local paragliding club if you want to fly there.
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