Take-Off: 960 m
GPS : 45°51’11.8″N 6°13’23.6″E
Planfait
An unbeatable viewpoint over the bay of Talloires and Lake Annecy in Haute-Savoie, Planfait paragliding site offers experienced pilots unforgettable cross-country flights thanks to the beauty of its landscape.
The « Grand Tour du Lac » flight – a classic for local pilots – always delights pilots shooting it for the 1st or 100th time.
Planfait specifications
Main Activity: Paragliding
All types of flight: from school flights to distance flights, from tandem flights to cross-country flights.
FLIGHT LEVEL / PILOTING
The take-off from Planfait is rather easy. The take-off slope almost naturally falls away under the pilot’s run, which offers a safe take-off area suitable for beginners.
But beware.
The ease of access, the daily traffic and the geographical configuration of the site can deceive less experienced paragliders.
In summer, the lake breeze is strong. The take-off is located on a cliff and offers a natural right-angle break or triggers a thermal just outside the landing area. Pilots flying at low speed can be surprised during their take-off phase. In these conditions, the site is no longer recommended for beginners.
Add a south or northeast wind and the site becomes potentially dangerous.
TAKE-OFF ORIENTATION: NW / W / SW
The best wind directions for take-off are north to southwest in light winds.
With a north-easterly to southerly wind, the Planfait take-off is downwind. Depending on its strength, the site becomes turbulent to dangerous.
