Leucate -Sémaphore Falaise EST
📍 Languedoc-Roussillon , Departement de l'Aude · Nearest city: Leucate (2 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 50 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.91170, 3.05700Takeoff orientations
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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Inside a little valley and just front of the 'Sémaphore' you can find the take off (NE-E orientation). It's also possible to take off on the second face of the valley, 5o meters further, with an orientation SE. But be careful : maximum orientation with SE is 125°. Don't fly over that orientation. Generally : Minimum wind fly is 17 km/h. Higher fly are between 25 and 30 km/h Maximum wind fly is 35 km/h. Timing : 12h to 15h.
Rules and notes
Fly NE to ESE. Perfect laminar wind with zero surprise. Don't fly under 17 km/h. If you fall down, for your security, it's possible to land on the beach, but it's prohibited. Because it's really small, it's very dangerous for vacationers and you. So, Please respect every body!
Pilot comments
Observe the white-capped waves. They're very important to see the wind force and easy to understand. If they're just front of the beach it's to late. Land before they arrive front of the beach.
Nearby sites
Cap Leucate (4) · Peyriac (6) · Villeseque des corbieres (2) · Tuchan - mont tauch (45) · Pente école : Lespignan (10) · Sorède (42)