France Paragliding Sites

15 Aug 2022 - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE Dear pilots, As you surely know, the Dune du Pilat, its forests and its campsites have been completely ravaged by fire a few days ago. It is a severe blow for the nature, the region, the inhabitants, the local actors and the tourists. A prefectural decree forbids all access to the Dune du Pilat and its surroundings until further notice. All practices on the Dune are forbidden, including hang-gliding, for obvious security reasons. Beyond safety, there is a major stake for the future and the re-establishment of our activity on the Dune du Pilat. We ask you not to come and fly in this area this summer. If paragliders were observed practicing (inflating or flying) it would have unprecedented consequences. The fires continue to burn to this day, even if they are no longer progressing, they are not extinguished. It will take weeks, probably months, to make this site accessible to the public again. Give us the opportunity to defend and promote our beautiful activity with an exemplary behavior in the coming months by respecting the current bans. We will keep you informed of any new developments. Sincerely, Charlie Piccolo According to Camping the take off at this site is only allowed for guests. http://www.paraglide.co.uk/paragliding-dune-du-pyla-rules-and-information-ezp-13.html PARAGLIDING AT PYLA DUNE - Dune du Pilat Welcome! HOLIDAYMAKERS, PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT - Avoid trampling the sand unnecessarily. - Do not use boards as they damage the dunes. - Please do not walk in the lime-grass. - Please respect private take-offs. - This natural site must be protected. PARAGLIDER PILOTS' SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This site can be dangerous. Beware of collisions, reversing, and sudden descent to the ground... - Please do not fly when there are too many pilots. - Personal. Air liability insurance is compulsory. - A helmet must be worn. Sports shoes recommended. - Pilot's licence is recommended - Accelerator strongly recommended. - The technique of inflating the sail when facing it is necessary. (Reverse Launching) - Before taking off, please make sure there is no pilot in the way. - Please respect the rights of way. - Be careful, a hang-glider wing can appear suddenly. - Do not cut off the wind from another pilot. - Do not hover, especially in front of the take off zones - Flying and landing is forbidden on beaches supervised by lifeguards and marked by orange and black striped signposts - On the ground and in flight, please do not stay in the sector reserved for model planes. - The 'WAGA' technique is acceptable only if it does not hamper the other pilots. - Speed riding is forbidden on the Gailouneys site. MODEL PLANE USERS: for safety reasons please use the best adapted zone situated in the south part of the Grande dune. Local Club ARCAM' tel: 06 07 91 77 88 Hang Glider PILOTS: You are welcome. Landing is authorised. on Gaillouneys beach. PARAGLIDING SCHOOLS OR GROUPS: Your activities must not hamper the other pilots. Please contact the schools or clubs on site. MOTORISED PARAGLIDING: Paramotor take-off is not allowed on the PYLA site, except for certain private lands where you must get authorisation. In the interest of all, offences committed are liable to fines. All activities on this site are at your own risk and under your own responsibility. Beacon frequency: 143.987.5 MHz This FFVL radio frequency must not, be used for conversation Beacon tel: 04 56 38 60 80 - Favourable winds: N to W - Weather forecast tel: 08 98 68 08 33 PARAGLIDING INFORMATION Club La Teste PYLA Vol Libre : http://www.parapyla.free.fr Professional schools exist on the site, please contact La Teste de Buch Tourist Office Tel: 05.56.54.63.14 http://www.tourisme-latestedebuch.fr email : ot.la.teste.de.buch@wanadoo.fr ASSISTANCE: - from the road, call cell phone number 112 - from the beach, call the Petit Nice beach lifeguards Tel: 05 56 22 11 21 - VHF radio (boat channel 16) frequency 156.800 Do not give the injured person anything to drink. http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=64 http://www.parapyla.free.fr Altitude 50m

IGN (1/25000) : N°3530 ET or 3630 OT Plan Praz gondola lift (Brevent), and 10 minutes walk upstream from the arrival station. ATTN: South TO: you must pass UNDERNEATH the cables of the'le Brevent' -cablecar! Cable car at the exit of the south takeoff Strong valley wind in summer, beware of the installation, not to be downwind of the Bois du Bouchet site 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=94 Altitude 1917m

N and S TO at end of paved road (HG/ PG);or continue on dirt road to top:ramp for S TO, fields for S and N TO (HG/ PG) Beware, when the trend is north and the south breeze takes over, risks of dusts. Do not hesitate to contact local clubs and schools. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=5003 Altitude 1330m

From the town of Cessens or Chindrieux, take the D54 to reach the Sapenay Pass. The "ABRY" car park is now 50 metres from the pass. Attention road closed during the winter period. alti: 897mFrom landing: drive to Chindrieux. In the village take the D54 road to "col du sapenay". Cross this pass and park your car, there's sign "paragliding takeoff from sapenay". From south to southwest with marked instability The site is halfway between Le Bourget du Lac and Annecy airports in a Class E TMA, the take-off is on the aircraft's descent axis for the Bourget airstrip. In order to avoid any incidents with air traffic, a federal regulation on the use of airspace has been put in place, and it is the site's responsibility to comply with it. You will find all the necessary information on the panels installed at the entrance of the site. None None At the northern end of the Lac de Bourget there is the airfield at the Col de Sapenay. When the sun is shining, the limestone edge facing west provides a reliable updraft. Unfortunately, the stored thermals must not be cranked up to infinite heights. There is a height gradation in the flight area, which becomes lower and lower towards the south. The reason for this is the airfield in Chambery. The airfield is especially attractive for kite pilots due to the huge landing area. (Text Kai Ehrenfried) https://www.dhv.de/medien/archiv/artikel-archiv/fluggebiete/annecy/ None of them 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=19 Altitude 887m

Located in the middle of Saleve, the take off is small but well prepared and clean, protected with the artificial grass. Accessible both by car and the cable car (15-20min walk), summer and winter. Usually better for the more western directions than the Telepherique. Can get crowded with both the pilots and the spectators. It's short but free of obstacles and the view might be intimidating for the faint hearted. Great scenery, several landings easily reachable with Troinex preferable. Static thermals in front of the take off and all around. Possibility to interact with numerous hikers and climbers. ! TMA et CTR Geneve: Ne pas monter plus haut que 300 m. au dessus du Saleve (soit 1600m./mer). Interdiction de survoler la ville ! Careful with the side wind, the trees can produce rotors; also typical tail wind late in the evening. TMA and CTR of Geneva restrict the flights above the 1600m and further in the city. (See details http://www.paradelta.ch/site-de-vols/reglementation-aerienne-et-son-environnement/). Also avoid interfering with the nesting birds and wild nature. http://www.paradelta.ch/site-de-vols/les-decollages/ - Possible parking next to the restaurant 'La Table d'Orientation', from there, take the visible path to the right (north) along the hill. - From the telepherique, take the marked path uphill, quickly turning to the right (direction south - l'observatorie). Cross the road several time until you get closer to the cliff, where you'll find the take off directly on your way. Impossible to miss it (15-20min easy walk) 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Best way to get up there, cheap (special rates for the paragliders), open almost all the year and until the dusk or more. https://www.telepherique-du-saleve.com/ Altitude 1196m

Caution technical take-off: There is a high risk of being pushed backwards on the cross or to find oneself in the trees if the glider is not well controlled. FFVL Pilot's License level is strongly recommended. Flight with vario recommended - Gain max 150m (Att max 600m). For pilots not equipped with vario if strong ascents, descend and clear on Saint Germain. The crossing of the village must be done at a moderate pace and in the respect of the peace of the inhabitants. Do not put down in the meadow if the cows are present. Flight Restrictions : TMA 1 of Lyon : No penetration 150m of maximum gain (ATT 600m Max) BASE 942: No flights to the South and West towards the antennas. Impassable frontier under penalty of intervention by the base gendarmerie. Accessible from Lyon - BUS 84 - stop Poleymieux la Tour then 15 min on foot 1- and 2-seater Altitude 447m

alti:1835m 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater http://www.parapente05.com/ Altitude 1810m

South face, blue route Vallon de la Tine: 1h15. Difficult and stiff. North Dace (D10), Col des Portes 45\' red line. For more complete information, see the home page on the club's website. http://parapentesaintevictoire.blogspot.fr/2014/02/secteur-est-de-la-montagne-sainte.html It is natural take-off with rocks. Not recommended for beginners! Http://parapentesaintevictoire.blogspot.fr/2014/01/regulation-zones-aeriennes.html Http://parapentesaintevictoire.blogspot.fr/2014/02/secteur-est-de-la-montagne-sainte.html 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=134 Altitude 989m

De Cessens prendre la D54 direction le Col du Sapenay. Quand la route débouche sur le versant gauche au niveau de la petite chapelle, vous trouverez un parking sur votre droite 200 m plus loin. Pour accéder au décollage, vous devez suivre à pied la départementale en direction du nord et vous trouverez à environ 200 m un chemin en terre à gauche de la route. from landing drive to Chambotte village. In the village turn to the left, D991b rod, direction St Germain. In St Germain turn to the left, D58b road, direction Cessens. Cross it and take D54 road.When the road stops going up a track goes on your left. Park your car along the road and walk 5mn.Little field with trees.on the edge of cliff you can watch the landing area, near the little port. Consult aeronautical charts RAS 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=19 Altitude 767m

From Millau via Creissels, then at the exit of Creissels, curled path on the left. Brunas . 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 736m