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Contras

40🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 1620 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-1490

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1581 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1581 m
CAPE: 1130
LI: -1.0
2026-07-1567

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1569 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 1569 m
CAPE: 2620
LI: -5.2
2026-07-1685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1635 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1635 m
CAPE: 550
LI: -3.8
2026-07-1775

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1274 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1274 m
CAPE: 1730
LI: -3.3

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Contras is a paragliding launch site in France, near Forcalquier. Takeoff elevation is 1620 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 40/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.