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Mont Denise

16🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 869 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1614 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 1614 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 1.7
2026-08-2935

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1375 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 1375 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 4.7
2026-08-3075

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1511 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 1511 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 2.2
2026-08-3160

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1610 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1610 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 3.5

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Takeoff description

Orientation Ouest Pas de difficulté. Repose au sommet possible. Il y a également un déco Sud, très raide et à l'aérologie "SIVesque" les jours thermiques.

About this site

Mont Denise is a paragliding launch site in France, near Polignac. Takeoff elevation is 869 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 16/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.