Contras

40🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 1620 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2866

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~376 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h

Base: 376 m

CAPE: 850

LI: -8.0

2026-08-2930

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1179 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h

Base: 1179 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 5.8

2026-08-3085

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1396 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h

Base: 1396 m

CAPE: 110

LI: 3.0

2026-08-3160

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1258 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h

Base: 1258 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 1.4

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (4)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
44.099	5.712	1227	0.88
44.092	5.678	1068	0.73
44.085	5.676	937	0.70
44.106	5.717	1433	0.64

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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.