Prariond
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de la Savoie · Nearest city: Macot-la-Plagne (2 km)
36 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1340 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.53640, 6.67270Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Takeoff is beside the road just before entering Prariond on the road up to La Plagne ski resort. In effect there are 2 takeoffs separated by 100m. western one right on the corner is used by Pros in Summer (proximity to carparking) Eastern one has a more open area without sudden dropoff.
Pilot comments
Weak thermal trigger areas in front of takeoff. Eastern side over Le Villard de Macot or the quarry below it. Western side over hamlets on W side of valley to W of takeoff.
Nearby sites
Les villard de Macot (44) · Teleski Granier (42) · Mont Jovet (62) · Pra Plan (45) · Bozel (Le Pre) (58) · Roche de Mio (49)