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Caron Nord

57🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 3069 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~967 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 967 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.2
2026-07-0541

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1638 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 1638 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.3
2026-07-0658

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2275 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 2275 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.7
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2840 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2840 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.7

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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.