Ballon d Alsace
📍 Lorraine , Departement des Vosges · Nearest city: Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle (4 km)
52 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1230 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.82490, 6.84002Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:19 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1261 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~1261m · wind 10 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1369 m, viento 18 km/h.
base ~1369m · wind 18 km/hNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1637 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).
base ~1637m · wind 26 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) | 12 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.73 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.23 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Nord-Ouest
Rules and notes
http://lavl.free.fr/Espace-Aerien-Vosges.html http://lavl.free.fr/paragliding-vosges.html
Pilot comments
For flight and XC flights, more informations on restricted airspace area on : http://lavl.free.fr/Espace-Aerien-Vosges.html http://lavl.free.fr/paragliding-vosges.html There is some take-off-place infrastructure with restaurants, hotel, public WC and imbiss/souvenirs.
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