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Sapenay (pass)

45🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 896 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1813 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1813 m
CAPE: 390
LI: -0.2
2026-08-200

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~211 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 25.5 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 211 m
CAPE: 310
LI: -4.5
2026-08-2116

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~618 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 2.6 mm.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 618 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.6
2026-08-2270

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~818 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 818 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 1.9

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Takeoff description

alti: 897m From landing: drive to Chindrieux. In the village take the D54 road to \'col du sapenay\'. Cross this pass and park your car, there\'s sign \'décollage parapente du sapenay\'.

About this site

Sapenay (pass) is a paragliding launch site in France, near Chindrieux. Takeoff elevation is 896 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 45/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.