Gourdon-Kennedy
📍 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur , Departement des Alpes-Maritimes · Nearest city: Opio (4 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 624 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
43.70410, 6.98070Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Several wooden ramps for hang gliders, paraglider take off just below the HG rigging area.
Rules and notes
TMA Nice limits us to FL65 (~2000m). CTR Nice/Cannes forbids flights towards the sea.
Pilot comments
This is an alternative site when Gourdon is in the clouds.
Nearby sites
Cavillore (15) · Gourdon (13) · Marbriere tower (1) · Les antennes de Grasse (2) · Greolieres (12) · Coursegoules (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.