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Sur Cou

46🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 1789 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~746 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 746 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 2.2
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1169 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1169 m
CAPE: 300
LI: -1.2
2026-08-200

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~154 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 31.6 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 154 m
CAPE: 318
LI: -5.7
2026-08-2114

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~283 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 3.9 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 283 m
CAPE: 40
LI: -1.4

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Takeoff description

About 1h,1h30 to go to the top Start of the hike from the takeoff parking. Juste follow 'Chalets de Balme' direction first, then continue to the top.

About this site

Sur Cou is a paragliding launch site in France, near Amancy. Takeoff elevation is 1789 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 46/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.