Saint Jean de Sault
📍 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur , Departement du Vaucluse · Nearest city: Sault (5 km)
48 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1003 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.04130, 5.40350Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:26 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1762 m, viento 25 km/h.
base ~1762m · wind 25 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2273 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~2273m · wind 15 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~826 m, viento 17 km/h, precipitación 0.7 mm.
base ~826m · wind 17 km/h · precip 0.7mmComposite 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.28 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Very large and easy.
Rules and notes
Contact the local paragliding club if you want to fly there.
Pilot comments
This site is perfect for beginners and very enjoyable for any flyers going by.
Nearby sites
Rustrel (5) · Grou de bane (41) · Banon (56) · La tannière (55) · Buc (54) · Mt.Ventoux (44)