Vertus

South-east-facing ridge site · 217 m takeoff · 90 m height gain

Overview

Vertus is a flatland site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 217 m. It works best in south-easterly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Vertus are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Getting there

Nearest airports

XCR Chalons Vatry airport21 km
CDG Charles de Gaulle International Airport105 km
ORY Paris-Orly Airport121 km

Public transport directions from Chalons Vatry airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Chalons Vatry airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Vertus; 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.

Épernay16 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Sézanne28 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Châlons-en-Champagne28 km away · cityBooking.com Airbnb

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying Vertus?

Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

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Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.