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Caron Sud

62🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 3140 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~606 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 606 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.6
2026-08-1965

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1685 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 1685 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -0.4
2026-08-2016

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~482 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 8.3 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 482 m
CAPE: 260
LI: -4.0
2026-08-2115

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~178 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 5.5 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 178 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -1.6

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Takeoff description

Under beginning of Black Slope of Caron, a little walk from Cable Car Station

About this site

Caron Sud is a paragliding launch site in France, near Val Thorens. Takeoff elevation is 3140 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 62/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.