Paragliding Site Grand-Bornand: Le Lachat (2050m)
Flying Site: Le Grand-Bornand
Mont Lachat (2050m): A high-altitude departure for panoramic flights facing the Aravis. A technical and majestic site.
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Summer Flight
1. Takeoff from Lachat (2050m)
🚡 Access & Practice
Accessible only via the Rosay Cable Car then the Lachat Chairlift.
- Altitude: 2050m (Summit of Lachat).
- Orientations: SO / S / O (Main face) and NE (North Face).
- Takeoff NE: Possible in summer. ⚠️ Caution with NE wind: Possible turbulence and often strong breeze.
💰 Free Flight Package (Day): 16.70 €
Valid unlimited all day (Rosay + Lachat).
Valid unlimited all day (Rosay + Lachat).
2. Landing & Aerology
🌬️ Breezes & Landing of Bouchet
The official landing is located at the place called "Le Bouchet".
Valley Breeze: Caution, it comes from the Village of Grand-Bornand and rises towards the Bouchet valley (North -> South at landing).
🚌 Free Shuttles (Return Village/Cable Car):
Buses run regularly between the landing and the departure.
3. Thermal Maps (Aravis)
🗺️ Local Thermal Map
🦅 Satellite View & Triggers
💨 Breeze Diagram
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Flying in Winter
1. Winter Takeoff (2050m)
⛷️ Access & Orientation
In winter, takeoff is generally done on skis (or on foot depending on conditions).
- Access: Rosay Cable Car + Lachat Chairlift.
- Winter Directions: Only SW / S / SE.
- ⛔ North Face PROHIBITED.
- Panorama: Unobstructed view of Pointe Percée and Mont-Blanc.
2. Winter Landing
The landing is in the same place as in summer (Le Bouchet).
🚌 Free Skibus:
Easy return to the center or the gondolas.
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Weather Tools: Le Lachat
📊 History Balise FFVL Le Lachat (2050m)
🌬️ Wind Forecast (2000m)