Mountain paragliding sites in France

Mountain launches, where valley winds, thermals and upper winds all shape the day. 165 in France, grouped by best wind direction (sites that work in several winds appear more than once).

Top-scoring of these sites in our latest forecasts

Best day scores from Magic Skyweed's most recent forecast runs, on our 0–100 flying scale (latest run 17 Sept, 15:34 UTC). Open a site for hour-by-hour detail scored against your own wing.

Best in northerly winds

Best in north-easterly winds

Best in easterly winds

Best in south-easterly winds

Best in southerly winds

Best in south-westerly winds

Best in westerly winds

Best in north-westerly winds

Direction not recorded

Sites by wind direction

Sites by flying style

Direction ratings are a starting point. Local topography, sea breeze and valley winds change how a site works; read each site's briefing and the live forecast before travelling.