Take-off
Good, early, in the morning, when the sun light the rocks which are just under the TV transmitter. WARNING : be very carefull before taking your decision => take off is under the north, the west and the south wind.
Serres Beaumont paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Serres Beaumont.
Altitude1,430 m
Launch directionsE
Coordinates44.3783, 5.6867
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Serres Beaumont is a flying site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,430 m. It works best in easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Serres Beaumont
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Serres Beaumont doesn't cover.
Laragne - le Chabrenortherly wind, 11 km away · 1,304 m · N, SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalArzelierssoutherly wind, 10 km away · 1,142 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalPorte Sereinesouth-westerly wind, 8 km away · 1,140 m · SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalMisonwesterly wind, 16 km away · 683 m · W launch · ridge soaringBucnorth-westerly wind, 24 km away · 1,066 m · W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
In theory, landing is close from the 'Germanette' playground area, 500m nord of the water barrage : 44°24'8' (44.4024)N; 5°43'36' (5.7269)E.
Access and parking
Option 1 : from Méreuil, 10 minutes of car + 40 minutes by feet. Climb on the East side. goto the small village called Méreuil. Arriving at Méreuil, continue to climb in the direction of 'La Montagne'.
Local weather notes
In the summer, avoid to flight after 12h00 in this area : take off can be smooth and ok while it can be very dangerous in the valley (strong brise, and too strong thermals).
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Serres Beaumont
Porte Sereine8 km away · 1,140 m · SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalSerres Airoport9 km away · 706 mArzeliers10 km away · 1,142 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalLaragne - le Chabre11 km away · 1,304 m · N, SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalChochongés12 km away · 1,168 mSederon-mevouillon : ballons13 km away · 1,295 m · S 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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