Montmin (Col de la Forclaz)

47🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 1265 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2081 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h

Base: 2081 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 3.5

2026-07-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2196 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h

Base: 2196 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 1.5

2026-07-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2183 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h

Base: 2183 m

CAPE: 150

LI: 0.4

2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2735 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h

Base: 2735 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 2.1

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (8)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
45.854	6.221	866	1.00
45.816	6.246	1174	0.99
45.834	6.273	1688	0.96
45.844	6.254	1445	0.94
45.770	6.269	985	0.77
45.806	6.279	1667	0.75
45.851	6.296	1677	0.65
45.773	6.294	1047	0.57

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Takeoff description

Alti: 1240m from Annecy go to 'col de la forclaz'. here take the road to the north and park your car after a few meters. Walk 10 mn.

About this site

Montmin (Col de la Forclaz) is a paragliding launch site in France, near Talloires. Takeoff elevation is 1265 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 47/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.