Paragliding Site La Clusaz: Guide to Takeoffs & Landings (Aravis)
Flying Sites: La Clusaz
The complete technical guide for independent pilots. Select your season.
Summer Flight
In summer, La Clusaz is an exceptional thermal site. Access is either via the lifts for a "comfortable" flight or on foot to reach the ridges.
🚡 The Crêt du Loup (1850m)
Access to Mechanical Lifts:
Take the Crêt du Merle Chairlift, then walk slightly down to take the Crêt du Loup Chairlift.
🥾 The Aiguille (2250m)
Access Hiking (H&F) :
Count about 400m of D+ on foot from Crêt du Loup (30-45min). Steep but effective path.
Ideal for: Taking off above the inversion layer.
📍 GPS Takeoff Aiguille
The official landing is located in the heart of the village (Giguet Field). A detailed wind analysis is essential.
🌬️ The Valley Breeze (IMPORTANT)
The breeze rises from the Thônes Valley, reaches the Village Center (La Clusaz) and then rises towards the Plateau des Confins and the Col des Aravis.
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🔥 Upward breeze (Afternoon) :
Make a PTU Left Hand (Blue Line). -
❄️ Downward breeze (Morning/Evening) :
Make a PTS (Pink Line) facing the valley.
(TMA, Bearded Vultures & Restricted Areas)
Flying in Winter
Winter offers calm and stable aerology. The main difference lies in the access (ski required) and the highly regulated landing zones.
⛷️ Crêt du Loup (1850m)
Location : Between the red run "Le Loup" and the black run "Le Mur Edgar".
Orientation : W / NW.
❄️ Takeoff on SKIS only.
📍 GPS Takeoff
⛷️ The Needle (2250m)
Location : Go down a bit on the red slope. Takeoff on the right side.
Orientation : W.
❄️ Takeoff on SKIS only.
📍 GPS Takeoff
⛔ Winter Landing Zones
There are 2 landings: one authorized and the other prohibited.
- Zone 1 (PROHIBITED Solos) :
Reserved for Schools & Professional Tandems. - Zone 2 (AUTHORIZED Solos) :
Giguet Field.
View Air Regulations