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Escalette

16🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 587 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2890

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~978 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 978 m
CAPE: 1150
LI: -8.4
2026-08-2935

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2246 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2246 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 6.2
2026-08-3050

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2376 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2376 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.0
2026-08-3155

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2413 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2413 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.6

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Takeoff description

A very short take off on a rocky & dry ground. You need to take off facing the wing. This position won't take you directly to the landing spot, so you have to make sure the local dynamic wind will give you enough altitude. Ask the locals how to do it.

About this site

Escalette is a paragliding launch site in France, near Chateauneuf-le-Rouge. Takeoff elevation is 587 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 16/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.