Le cousson

48🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 1492 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0470

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2054 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h

Base: 2054 m

CAPE: 60

LI: 1.0

2026-07-0575

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2622 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h

Base: 2622 m

CAPE: 130

LI: 0.1

2026-07-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2369 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h

Base: 2369 m

CAPE: 800

LI: 1.1

2026-07-0770

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2783 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h

Base: 2783 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 0.4

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (7)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
44.043	6.232	1262	0.91
44.076	6.239	912	0.87
44.035	6.255	1150	0.74
44.039	6.241	1104	0.70
44.018	6.279	1077	0.69
44.035	6.232	996	0.64
44.044	6.221	954	0.61

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Le cousson is a paragliding launch site in France, near Digne-les-Bains. Takeoff elevation is 1492 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 48/100. 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.