Au 4 vents

Name: Au 4 vents paragliding site
Address: FR

SW to W facing ridge site · 493 m takeoff · 30 m height gain

Overview

Au 4 vents is a hill site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 493 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Site non officiel - Atterrissage hors culture et prés de fauche. Possible de rejoindre la barre de la Vierge et son terrain d'atterrissage Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

DLE Dole Tavaux Airport85 km
LYS Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport86 km
GVA Geneva International Airport110 km

Public transport directions from Dole Tavaux Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Dole Tavaux Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Au 4 vents; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

Mâcon19 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Tournus20 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Saint-Vallier34 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Au 4 vents.

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Flying nearby

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Flying Au 4 vents?

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Sources

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