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Caron Ouest

56🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 3110 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~960 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 960 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.2
2026-07-0541

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1631 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 1631 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.3
2026-07-0658

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2267 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 2267 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.7
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2826 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2826 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.7

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Takeoff description

On black slope of Caron, South West to North-West (the best). follow the slope, stop just before the turn to north face

About this site

Caron Ouest is a paragliding launch site in France, near Val Thorens. Takeoff elevation is 3110 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 56/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.