Saint-Jean-en-Royans paragliding site and weather forecast

French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Saint-Jean-en-Royans.

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Altitude862 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates45.0067, 5.3174
AreaFrench Alps

Flying profile

N: workableNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: workableNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Saint-Jean-en-Royans is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 862 m. It works best in north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly and westerly winds.

When the wind is wrong for Saint-Jean-en-Royans

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Saint-Jean-en-Royans doesn't cover.

Méaudrenorth-easterly or easterly wind, 20 km away · 1,302 m · NE, E launchcol de la Bataillesouth-easterly or southerly wind, 14 km away · 1,311 m · SE, S launchLe Pas Saint Martinsouth-westerly wind, 12 km away · 1,280 m · SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Take-off

Col de Gaudissart

Landing

Aérodrome de St-Jean-en-Royans

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Paragliding sites near Saint-Jean-en-Royans

Pre valet la sarna11 km away · 1,041 m · W launchLe Pas Saint Martin12 km away · 1,280 m · SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalL'allevoux14 km away · 816 m · W launch · thermalcol de la Bataille14 km away · 1,311 m · SE, S launchLéoncel Sud14 km away · 1,199 mLéoncel Ouest14 km away · 1,211 m · ridge soaring and thermal

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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