Take off zone: Varan

  • Sport
  • Air sports
  • Take-off and landing site
Elevation : 1640m
74190 Passy
Alpine take-off zone in fantastic surroundings.
GPS coordinates: N 45 ° 56'42'' - E 006 ° 40 '55'' Orientation: South-west to south-east Elevation: 1080 to 1360 m Layout: windsock and information panel. Altitude: 1640 m Flight conditions: calm in the morning, strong warm currents in the afternoon. Danger / problems: cliff after takeoff Level: Beginner to XC Landing spots: Passy-Chedde and Marlioz. Possible variant: Lake Passy left of the road to Domancy at the intersection with the horse farm. Specific rules: 4 x 4 access. Please respect the hikers. Possible variation: Frioland, touring with take-off at 1700 m.
  • Tips
    Discover the Varan mountain refuge hut nearby.

Services

Toilets
Car park
Motor home

Rates

Free of charge.

Openings

From 1 May 2026 until 31 October 2026 - Open everyday
Depending on snow conditions.

Location

Take off zone: Varan
Elevation : 1640m
74190 Passy

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Isolated
  • Close to GR footpath

Access

Access
  • Access: Bay hamlet on the road to Plateau d'Assy. Drive to the Coudray carpark and continue an hour on foot or by 4x4 vehicle.
Updated on 02 October 2018 at 16:39
by Office de Tourisme de Passy
(Offer identifier : 124689)
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