Volmerange-les-Mines

Overview

Volmerange-les-Mines is a flatland site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 411 m. It works best in easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

• XC is possible, but not always easy. One of the typical XC-flights is to fly west. Take care to take enough altitude to be able to land at least behind Volmerange-les-Mines (at about 4kms). Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Volmerange-les-Mines; 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.

• Dudelange4 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Bettembourg8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Schifflange9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Volmerange-les-Mines.

• National Mining Museum, LuxembourgCulture · 5.5 km awayMining museum in Rumelange, Luxembourg
• Dudelange CastleCulture · 5.6 km awayLuxembourg Castle Ruins
• Parc MerveilleuxOutdoors · 7.4 km awayAmusement park in Bettembourg, Luxembourg

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

• BASSE-HAM11 km SE
• Haute-kontz17 km E
• Wehingen take-off30 km E
• Longuyon Villette38 km W
• Serrig40 km E · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Ockfen41 km NE
• Schoden42 km NE · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Saarlouis Düren44 km E · Faces E, WWorks in other winds

More paragliding sites near Volmerange-les-Mines

• Eppeldorf 45 km away
• Michelau-LP 50 km away
• Michelau 50 km away

Pilot notes