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le Chalvet (Saint Andre les Alpes)

61🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 1555 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2196 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2196 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 1.3
2026-07-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2608 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2608 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -0.1
2026-07-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2614 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 2614 m
CAPE: 680
LI: 0.4
2026-07-0780

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2463 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2463 m
CAPE: 350
LI: -1.2

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Takeoff description

The main launch SW/ W is relatively steep, and thermic from around midday. The wind on take-off can be strong, particularly later on when the valley winds become established. When the thermic activity dies down again, very pleasant evening soaring is often available until it gets dark. South-East launches are easy, very large.

About this site

le Chalvet (Saint Andre les Alpes) is a paragliding launch site in France, near Castellane. Takeoff elevation is 1555 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 61/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.