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Mont Blanc

56🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 4536 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1843

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~229 m, viento fuerte (36 km/h).

Wind max: 36 km/h
Base: 229 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.9
2026-08-1949

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1449 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 1449 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.7
2026-08-2011

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~186 m, viento fuerte (47 km/h), con precipitación 12.8 mm.

Wind max: 47 km/h
Base: 186 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -4.8
2026-08-218

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~194 m, viento 15 km/h, con precipitación 15.6 mm.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 194 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -0.4

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Takeoff description

The very top of the mountain. The ridge is oriented East-West, take off is possible on the North side or on the south side. After take off from the south side, it is possible to join the Chamonix valley by flying over the 'arète de bosses'.

About this site

Mont Blanc is a paragliding launch site in France, near Les Houches. Takeoff elevation is 4536 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 56/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.