Villaroux "Les vaches" paragliding site and weather forecast

French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Villaroux "Les vaches".

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Altitude601 m
Launch directionsN, W, NW
Coordinates45.4562, 6.0757
AreaFrench Alps

Flying profile

N: workableNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: workableNW: workableNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Villaroux "Les vaches" is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 601 m. It is recorded as workable in northerly, 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 Villaroux "Les vaches"

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Villaroux "Les vaches" doesn't cover.

Montlambertnorth-easterly or easterly wind, 11 km away · 869 m · N, NE, E, SE launch · thermalAllevard-St Pierresouth-easterly wind, 8 km away · 987 m · SE launch · thermalAllevard-south takeoffsoutherly wind, 8 km away · 1,549 m · S launch · thermalAllevard-les Plagnessouth-westerly wind, 9 km away · 2,066 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Site briefing highlights

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About this flying site

Ouvert lorsqu'il n'y a pas les vaches ni les foins. Obligation de prendre contact avec le club local.

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Paragliding sites near Villaroux "Les vaches"

Allevard-Malatrait7 km away · 1,409 m · W launch · thermalAllevard-south takeoff8 km away · 1,549 m · S launch · thermalVal Pelouse8 km away · 1,696 m · W launch · thermalAllevard-St Pierre8 km away · 987 m · SE launch · thermalAllevard-les Plagnes9 km away · 2,066 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalMontlambert11 km away · 869 m · N, NE, E, SE launch · 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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