Takeoff from Pertuiset

  • Air sports
  • Take-off and landing site
Elevation : 1610m
Sommand, 74440 Mieussy

Description

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: W, E Notes / Hazards: - Easy landing at the summit - Easy takeoff in light breeze conditions. - Do not fly too close to the intermediate plateau. - With southerly to southeasterly winds, the takeoff area next to the parking lot is downwind. - Takeoff strictly to the southwest is prohibited in winter. - Turbulent or even very turbulent flights in northerly winds.

Services

Car park

Rates

Free access.
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Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday

Subject to favorable weather

Location

Takeoff from Pertuiset
Elevation : 1610m
Sommand, 74440 Mieussy

Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.

  • Lieu sans nom

Access

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, and continue along the path for 200 meters south after the parking lot.
Updated on 20 December 2024 at 14:40
by Praz de Lys Sommand Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 63461)
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