Take-off
Require of thermals but not for the beginners in that case
Vallandry paragliding site and weather forecast
French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Vallandry.
Altitude1,677 m
Launch directionsSW, W, NW
Coordinates45.5614, 6.7702
AreaFrench Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Vallandry is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,677 m. It works best in south-westerly, westerly and north-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 Vallandry
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Vallandry doesn't cover.
Bozel (Le Pre)northerly wind, 15 km away · 1,481 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalFort du truceasterly wind, 9 km away · 1,974 m · E, SE launch · thermalVaugelaz (intermediaire)south-easterly wind, 6 km away · 1,903 m · SE launch · thermalMont Jovetsoutherly wind, 13 km away · 2,289 m · SE, S launch · thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Be careful. Strong breeze of valley after noon
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Vallandry
L'ours1 km away · 1,841 m · W launchBourg st maurice1 km away · 1,446 m · W launchL Ecureuil2 km away · 1,873 m · SW, W, NW launch · thermalPoudreuse (Les Arcs)2 km away · 2,102 m · W launch · thermalAltiport (Les Arcs)3 km away · 2,081 m · SW, W, NW launchArpette (Les Arcs)4 km away · 2,151 m · W launch · 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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