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Removes volcanic rock and slag. Highly abrasive to fabric, can cut lines during take-off.
Pre-flight checks must be impeccable and you must be able to give up.
No official landings and no "cows" possible.
Apply to the town of Cilaos for permission to land.
Flying on site: A magnificent setting for an early morning flight. When it's good, go for it.
Wind or clouds can arrive quickly. Do a weather check on upper wind layers and cloud conditions.
In the background, the cirque de Cilaos. A magical sight. Landing at Saint Leu is possible for the experienced pilot.
You'll need a good knowledge of rampart flying.
BPC LEVEL
No take-off possible if windy.
Conditions are ideal when there is no wind.
Map 4405 RT.
Go to Cilaos, then up the road above the thermal baths to Roche Merveilleuse. Continue to "Le Bloc" at the start of the GR. Allow 3 hrs walk to the gite, then 2 hrs to the summit, 1800 m D+ between the road and the Piton...
Landing is subject to an authorization request.
The stadium is open to paragliders on the following dates and times: Monday to Friday, between 6.30 a.m. and 9.00 a.m.
Soccer matches may be scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Please contact the Sports Department by Friday at the latest to confirm stadium occupancy.
In all cases, it will be necessary to contact us for permission to land paragliders.
Service des sports
Cilaos Town Hall
sport@ville-cilaos.fr
0262 31 73 13
0692 63 63 17
0692 68 05 58
Altitude 3034m
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