Jardin D'Olivet

Overview

Jardin D'Olivet is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 77 m. It works best in northerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Jardin D'Olivet; 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.

• St Saviour5 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• St Helier6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• St. Brelade10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Jardin D'Olivet.

• Jersey ZooCulture · 1.5 km awayZoo on the island of Jersey
• Pallot Steam, Motor & General MuseumCulture · 2.4 km awayMechanical heritage museum in Trinity, Jersey
• Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, JerseyCulture · 3.5 km awayChurch in Jersey, United Kingdom
• Le Couperon guardhouseCulture · 3.6 km awayHistoric landmark
• St Thomas Church, JerseyCulture · 6 km awayChurch in St. Helier, Jersey
• Grouville HoardCulture · 6.2 km awayIron Age and Roman coins, Jersey

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

• Vicard1 km NW · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds
• Les Platons HG2 km NW · Faces N
• Bonne Nuit3 km NW · Faces N
• Greve de Lecq9 km W · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• Noirmont10 km SW · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Portelet Common10 km SW · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Plemont11 km W · Faces N
• La Pulante12 km SW · Faces W–NWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes