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Caron Nord

57🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 3069 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0280

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~271 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 271 m
CAPE: 100
LI: -0.2
2026-10-0360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~292 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 292 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.7
2026-10-0480

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~256 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 256 m
CAPE: 110
LI: -0.4
2026-10-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~453 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 0.8 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 453 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 1.1

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Takeoff description

On black slope of Caron, North-east to North-West (the best). follow the slope, let the cable car far on your left to have enough place to take off.

About this site

Caron Nord is a paragliding launch site in France, near Val Thorens. Takeoff elevation is 3069 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 57/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.