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Gourdon

13🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 1163 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-1345

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~490 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 490 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 7.1
2026-10-1460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~474 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 474 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.8
2026-10-1570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~542 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 542 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 3.1
2026-10-1660

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~225 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 225 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.0

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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.