Saint Hippolyte le Graveyron
📍 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur , Departement du Vaucluse · Nearest city: Caromb (3 km)
45 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 401 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.13250, 5.07497Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:32 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2052 m, viento 20 km/h.
base ~2052m · wind 20 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2326 m, viento 24 km/h.
base ~2326m · wind 24 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1279 m, viento 18 km/h.
base ~1279m · wind 18 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.91 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Take off is in front of you from the city hall. Be careful, this is not an easy take off, the wind has to be relatively strong, south to south-east.
Rules and notes
Contact the local paragliding club if you want to fly there.
Pilot comments
Very nice site if the conditions are right, otherwise it could be tricky.
Nearby sites
Saint Amand Nord (37) · Rocher du diable (28) · Arfuyen (45) · Le Rissas (14) · Mt.Ventoux (44) · Garde Grosse (50)