Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1700 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1700 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.8
Refuge de l Aigle
57🟡 MarginalFrance · Takeoff 3459 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2503 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2503 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.5
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2111 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2111 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 1.4
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2486 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2486 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.8
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Takeoff description
refuge altitude: 3450m. This is a climb in itself. With some rock walls, the Amieux cliff and the ascending of the Tabuchet glacier all requiring the presence of a mountain guide. Your effort is well rewarded as the refuge is situated in a climbers paradise, at the foot of the Meije summits and in the middle of the glaciers. duration of climbing: 5h30 vertical: 1800m.
About this site
Refuge de l Aigle is a paragliding launch site in France, near Mont-de-Lans. Takeoff elevation is 3459 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 57/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, E, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.