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Orcieres

55🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 2096 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~982 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 982 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 1.4
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1885 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 1885 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.6
2026-08-2095

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~449 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 5.5 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 449 m
CAPE: 420
LI: -3.3
2026-08-2110

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~474 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 9.6 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 474 m
CAPE: 40
LI: -1.4

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Takeoff description

in the mountain, north west of the ski runs starting : a bad(!) track is going there (4x4), or 20 minutes walk. Altn TO: at 'les Marches (2WD + 10mins hike): N44 41 40.9 E6 18 10.6, 1940m

About this site

Orcieres is a paragliding launch site in France, near Chorges. Takeoff elevation is 2096 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 55/100. 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.