Sospel - Agaisen paragliding site and weather forecast

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Altitude735 m
Launch directionsS, SW
Coordinates43.8878, 7.4558
AreaFrench Alps

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: workableSE: workableS: bestSW: bestW: workableNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Sospel - Agaisen is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 735 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly, south-easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
mountain
Lift
thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

When the wind is wrong for Sospel - Agaisen

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Sospel - Agaisen doesn't cover.

Col di Tendanortherly wind, 31 km away · 1,887 m · N, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalSan Bernardo di Mendaticanorth-easterly wind, 35 km away · 1,248 m · SE launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Site briefing highlights

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About this flying site

Sospel is 40km (30 minutes) NE of Nice, or 15 minutes from Menton. It lies in the heart of the Bevera valley, protected by a cirque of mountains which surround it.

Take-off

The Agaisen launch, which faces SW, is perfect for going XC from. The locals call it \'The Lift\', for its large, regular thermals, and people have flown to Saint-Andre from here (appx 75km).

Landing

Turbulent, strong walley wind, strong gradient. Not for beginner in summer afternoons

Access and parking

Sospel is most easily reached from the Menton exit of the A8 along the D2566, but you could also take the RD2204 from Nice. Mt Agaisen: Once in Sospel, take the road signposted to the college.

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Paragliding sites near Sospel - Agaisen

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