Takeoff from La Platière

Air sports
Take-off and landing site

Elevation : 1632m

Sommand, 74440 Mieussy

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A paragliding launch site in a magnificent, unspoiled setting. Mieussy is the “Cradle of Paragliding”: a historic paragliding site where the first flight was attempted in June 1978.

Activities: hang gliding, paragliding Level: very easy Type of flight: thermal, dynamic Direction: SW, W Observations / Hazards: - Easy landing at the summit - Turbulent or even very turbulent flights in northerly winds. - With southerly to southeasterly winds, the takeoff area next to the parking lot is downwind; it is recommended to use the Pertuiset takeoff area instead.

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Free access.

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Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday

Subject to favorable weather

Location

Takeoff from La Platière

Elevation : 1632m

Sommand, 74440 Mieussy

04 50 34 25 05

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Access

From Mieussy, take the road to the Sommand ski resort. Once on the plateau, turn right toward Roche Pallud, then take the first trail on the left. Go to the end of the road; the West launch site is next to the parking lot.