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Pointe de la Masse

61🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 2755 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~649 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 649 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.6
2026-08-1965

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1596 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1596 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -0.4
2026-08-2015

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~407 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 8.7 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 407 m
CAPE: 260
LI: -4.0
2026-08-2114

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~142 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 6.8 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 142 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -1.6

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Takeoff description

Summit and around, to choose the right slope from SE to W

About this site

Pointe de la Masse is a paragliding launch site in France, near Val Thorens. Takeoff elevation is 2755 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 61/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.