Airspace: La Clusaz & Grand-Bornand (Aravis)

Airspace:
La Clusaz & Grand Bornand

The reference guide for flying safely. Visual flight rules, protected areas, and air ceilings.

👀 1. Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
The basic principle: In paragliding, we fly according to VFR (Visual Flight Rules).
  • See and Avoid: You must always be able to see other aircraft to avoid them.
  • Out of the clouds: It is strictly forbidden to fly IN the clouds (you lose visibility, possible collision).
☁️ Distances to Clouds: VFR cloud distance rule

Respect vertical and horizontal distances.

✈️ Flight Priorities: VFR priority rule

Rule of avoidance to the right in head-on situations.

🦅 2. Biotope Protection (Vultures)
⛔ FORMAL PROHIBITION: 300m / Ground

The Aravis are home to the Bearded Vulture, a protected species. Specific zones (ZSM) are defined (Bargy / North Aravis).

The Rule: It is forbidden to fly at less than 300m in height (above ground) within these zones.

Bargy / Aravis Zone Map: Gypaète Aravis Zone Map 1
3D View & Reliefs: Gypaète Aravis Zone Map 2

🌿 By respecting these zones, you ensure the sustainability of our flying site.

✈️ 3. The Ceilings (Airspace)

✅ Very little Restricted Airspace!

This is the immense advantage of the Aravis: we have great freedom of flight.
The ceilings are very high (over 4000m) directly above the stations.

A. Above La Clusaz & Grand-Bornand
Zone: LTA FRANCE 3 & TMA
This is the area that directly concerns us at takeoff and on the ridges.

🛑 MAX CEILING: FL 135 (approx 4150m)
1. LTA Map France 3 Alps 7: LTA France 3 Alps 7 2. TMA Zone Map (Wide view): TMA France Zone 3 Wide
B. When heading cross towards the Northwest
Zone: TMA GENEVA 7
If you are heading towards Parmelan, Glières or the North of Aravis.

🛑 MAX CEILING: FL 105 (approx 3200m)
TMA Geneva Zone 7 Northwest
🛠️ 4. Tools & Checks of the Day

Before each flight, check for any temporary restrictions (Military exercises, ZRT, etc.) via the NOTAM.

⚠️ Check the NOTAMs (France Map)
🗺️ FlyXC Planner (Centered Grand-Bo/Clusaz)

The ultimate tool to visualize areas in 2D/3D and prepare your cross routes.