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Caron Nord

57🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 3069 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~768 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 768 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.6
2026-08-1965

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1474 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 1474 m
CAPE: 80
LI: -0.4
2026-08-2015

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~389 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 5.3 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 389 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -4.3
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~474 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 474 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -0.3

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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.