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

Services

Toilets
Car park
Motor home

Rates

Rates

Free of charge.

Openings

Openings

From 1 May 2025 until 31 October 2025 - Open everyday
Depending on snow conditions.

Location

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.

Nearby

Nearby

Updated on 02 October 2018 at 16:39
by Office de Tourisme de Passy
(Offer identifier : 124689)
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