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Courchon

9🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 794 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2890

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1039 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1039 m
CAPE: 1170
LI: -7.9
2026-08-2935

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1694 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1694 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 4.9
2026-08-3055

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1864 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1864 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 3.2
2026-08-3160

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1840 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1840 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.6

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Takeoff description

from Venasque: 4x4 road or walk

About this site

Courchon is a paragliding launch site in France, near Riez. Takeoff elevation is 794 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 9/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.