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Gourdon

13🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 1163 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2890

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~779 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 779 m
CAPE: 900
LI: -5.9
2026-08-2945

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2071 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2071 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 4.6
2026-08-3090

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~758 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 758 m
CAPE: 400
LI: -0.7
2026-08-3161

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2036 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 2036 m
CAPE: 20
LI: -0.1

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Takeoff description

L'embarnier - a SE-facing rugged ridge, actually two takeoffs, a small one right next to the parking with a big rock in its midst, another one, large and easy, reachable by a short walk up the ridge.

About this site

Gourdon is a paragliding launch site in France, near Grasse. Takeoff elevation is 1163 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.