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This site is perfect for beginners and very enjoyable for any flyers going by.
Saint Jean de Sault paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Saint Jean de Sault.
Altitude1,003 m
Launch directionsW, NW
Coordinates44.0413, 5.4035
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Saint Jean de Sault is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,003 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly 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 Jean de Sault
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Saint Jean de Sault doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Very large and easy.
Landing
Landing field is along the road, large and easy. Once landed, make sure to pack your wing next to the house.
Access and parking
Drive to Saint Jean de Sault and park your car in the car-park next to the landing field.
Flight rules
Contact the local paragliding club if you want to fly there.
Check current site guidance
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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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