Col d'Izoard

59🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 2443 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2238 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h

Base: 2238 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 1.3

2026-07-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2989 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h

Base: 2989 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 2.1

2026-07-0660

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2736 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h

Base: 2736 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 1.4

2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3081 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h

Base: 3081 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 2.3

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (12)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
44.810	6.721	2506	0.98
44.801	6.746	2313	0.96
44.801	6.758	2483	0.91
44.808	6.748	2693	0.88
44.806	6.783	2752	0.86
44.814	6.700	2659	0.85
44.813	6.764	2803	0.84
44.786	6.778	2439	0.78
44.785	6.711	2560	0.76
44.793	6.757	2338	0.74
44.802	6.723	2096	0.71
44.798	6.785	2563	0.69

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Takeoff description

Follow the hiking trail for a bit, then climb the shoulder (no path). There are two ok spots with grassy patches. Takeoff is not beginner-friendly.

About this site

Col d'Izoard is a paragliding launch site in France, near Villar-Saint-Pancrace. Takeoff elevation is 2443 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 59/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.