Arpette (Les Arcs)

54🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 2151 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~906 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h

Base: 906 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 1.2

2026-08-1958

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1614 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h

Base: 1614 m

CAPE: 0

LI: -0.2

2026-08-2095

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~344 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 4.1 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h

Base: 344 m

CAPE: 450

LI: -6.3

2026-08-2112

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~211 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 9.0 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 211 m

CAPE: 150

LI: -0.6

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (8)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
45.560	6.763	1543	0.96
45.579	6.795	1948	0.96
45.546	6.789	2143	0.92
45.590	6.823	2110	0.86
45.568	6.759	1326	0.80
45.628	6.840	1739	0.80
45.549	6.799	2507	0.73
45.551	6.772	1855	0.60

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Takeoff description

In summer and in winter, access by the funicular then the lift of Arpette since Bourg-Saint-Maurice

About this site

Arpette (Les Arcs) is a paragliding launch site in France, near Seez. Takeoff elevation is 2151 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 54/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.