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le Grand Bornand

56🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 2017 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~694 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 694 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 1.6
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1149 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1149 m
CAPE: 330
LI: -1.5
2026-08-208

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~219 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 18.3 mm.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 219 m
CAPE: 330
LI: -6.0
2026-08-2113

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~206 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 5.5 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 206 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -1.2

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Takeoff description

at the very top of the ski resort. the chairlift can bring you up there from the 'Grand Bornand' village. Grass field, but steep slope (don't drop your helmet !) more info here: http://en.legrandbornand.com/paragliding-take-off-area-le-lachat.html

About this site

le Grand Bornand is a paragliding launch site in France, near Le Grand-Bornand. Takeoff elevation is 2017 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 56/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.