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Aiguille du Midi -S / N

61🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 3593 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~364 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 364 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.2
2026-08-1965

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~979 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h).

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 979 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -1.0
2026-08-2010

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~165 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h), con precipitación 14.9 mm.

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 165 m
CAPE: 90
LI: -4.8
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~125 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 125 m
CAPE: 40
LI: -0.9

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Takeoff description

20min (steep) descent from gondola station to TOs; crampons recommended!

About this site

Aiguille du Midi -S / N is a paragliding launch site in France, near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Takeoff elevation is 3593 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 61/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.