Take-off and landing sites

Plaine-Joux is ranked among the finest paragliding spots in the world! Opposite Mont-Blanc, the conditions are ideal here for flight practice throughout the year.

Plaine-Joux is accessible by car and is very popular amongst the general public, never tired of admiring the ballet of multicolored sails. Situated on a south-facing plateau, opposite Mont Blanc, the air conditions are ideal here. The take-off area has been specially designed to accommodate wheelchairs. It is also one of the only sites approved for hang-gliding in the Haute-Savoie region.

GPS : N 45 ° 56 '58''- E 006 ° 44'22''
Orientation: South
Altitude: 1360m
Elevation: 760 m
Flight conditions: flights throughout the year.
Facilities: FFVL information board, webcam views of the take-off site at mont-www.passy blanc.com, windsock, preparation of the sails dehind the take-off zone at busy periods.
Dangers / Difficulties: site often busy, beware of flight priority, avoid flying in strong westerly winds.
Level: all levels.
Landings: Passy-Chedde and Chedde-Marlioz
Specific rules: The north cliff of the Pointe de Platé eastwards is classified as nature reserve. Flying is forbidden here below 300 metres. Compulsory landing spot for hang-gliders in Marlioz.
Onservations/ dangers: favourable conditions, flights over forestland and scree. hang-gliders must land in Marlioz.