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Caron Ouest

56🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 3110 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~764 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 764 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.9
2026-08-1964

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1615 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h).

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 1615 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2015

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~311 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 5.9 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 311 m
CAPE: 310
LI: -3.8
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~471 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 471 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -0.4

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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.