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Charézier

S to SW facing ridge site · 569 m takeoff

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Overview

Charézier is a hill site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 569 m. It is recorded as workable in southerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

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This forecast page identifies the launch and its mapped flying characteristics, but local access, cable, wildlife, airspace and landing restrictions can change. Confirm the current site briefing with the responsible local club or school before travelling or flying.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Charézier are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • GVA Geneva International Airport51 km
  • DLE Dole Tavaux Airport52 km
  • NCY Annecy Meythet airport82 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Charézier; 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.

Things to do

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

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying Charézier?

Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

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