Surcenord

Overview

Surcenord is a flying site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 1,073 m. It works best in north-easterly and easterly winds, and can also work in south-easterly winds.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Surcenord; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Munster12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Colmar19 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Saint-Dié-des-Vosges20 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Surcenord.

• Col du CalvaireOutdoors · 3.7 km awayMountain pass in France
• Pairis AbbeyCulture · 3.9 km awayAbbey located in Haut-Rhin, France
• Col du BonhommeOutdoors · 4.2 km awayMountain pass in France
• BrézouardOutdoors · 4.3 km awayPeak in the Vosges Mountains
• Col des BagenellesOutdoors · 4.7 km awayMountain pass in the Vosges, France
• Col du Pré de RavesOutdoors · 5.5 km awayMountain pass in France
• Col du LouschbachOutdoors · 5.6 km awayMountain pass in France
• Gazon du FaingOutdoors · 5.8 km awayPeak in the Vosges Mountains

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Ribeaugoutte3 km NE · Faces NE
• Bonhomme - la closerie5 km NW · Faces SE
• Hohrodberg9 km S
• Altmatt14 km S · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Le gaschney15 km SW · Faces S, WWorks in other winds
• Balveurche15 km SW
• Champis19 km SW · Faces EPossible XC from here on a NE day, 19 km downwind
• St die - kemberg19 km NW · Faces NE–E

Pilot notes