Montfaucon

Overview

Montfaucon is a flying site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 570 m. It works best in north-westerly winds.

Getting there

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

• Besançon4 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Vesoul43 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Pontarlier43 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Château de la JuiveCulture · 1.7 km awayResidential castle in Chalezeule, France
• Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church (Besançon)Culture · 3.4 km awayCatholic church in Besançon, France
• St. Stephen's Cathedral, BesançonCulture · 3.9 km awayChurch in Franche-Comté, eastern France
• Besançon CathedralCulture · 4 km awayRoman Catholic church in Besançon, France
• Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de BesançonCulture · 4.4 km awayMuseum of Fine Arts and Archeology in Besançon, France
• Temple of the Holy Spirit, BesançonCulture · 4.4 km awayHistoric Protestant church in Besançon, France
• Battant BridgeCulture · 4.6 km awayRoad bridge in Besançon, France

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

• Rosemont7 km W · Faces S–WWorks in other winds
• Planoise NE8 km SW · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• Vieilley9 km N · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
• Arguel9 km SW · Faces NWorks in other winds
• La planoise SO9 km SW · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Ougney la roche13 km NE · Faces NW
• Echevannes23 km SE · Faces WPossible XC from here on a NW day, 23 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Baume les dames26 km NE · Faces WWorks in other winds

Pilot notes