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Plan Praz/ Brevent (Chamonix)

57🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 1927 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~631 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 631 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 1.1
2026-08-1975

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1458 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1458 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -1.1
2026-08-2010

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~199 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 22.6 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 199 m
CAPE: 140
LI: -5.9
2026-08-215

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~96 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 18.3 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 96 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -0.7

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Takeoff description

ATTN: South TO: you must pass UNDERNEATH the cables of the 'le Brevent'-cable car! (> see pix!)

About this site

Plan Praz/ Brevent (Chamonix) is a paragliding launch site in France, near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Takeoff elevation is 1927 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 57/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.