Chamonix Paragliding Sites

IGN (1/25000) : N°3630 OT or 3530 ET L?Aiguille du Midi cable car, 1st section (Plan de l?Aiguille) and 5 mn by foot downstream of the arrival station West oriented. Many rocks on takeoff, not ideal, not ideal, be careful.Beware of the electic line and the cables of the cable car. Take-off and overflight prohibited in July and August for mountain rescue. Ministerial Order LF-R 30B Permanent no-fly zone by Ministerial Order LF-R 30A info: http://www.lesgratteciel.net/2016/08/notam-mont-blanc-cote-italien-2016.html Electrical cable on the left side of the take-off. http://www.chamonix.net/english/paragliding/plan_aiguille_flying.htm 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=95 Altitude 2237m

Magnificent flight Improvised takeoff over the trail. 2h access from Argentiere. Altitude 2035m

The very top of the mountain.The ridge is oriented East-West, take off is possible on the North side or on the south side. After take off from the south side, it is possible to join the Chamonix valley by flying over the 'arète de bosses'. Not allowed in July and August. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 4780m