Passy

Décollage de Varan

Take-off area in the mountains in a grandiose setting.
GPS coordinates: N 45° 56'42'' – E 006° 40' 55''
Orientation: southwest to southeast
Elevation: from 1080 to 1360 m
Layout: windsock and FFVL information panel on official decoration of Pebu, Alt. 1640 m
Flight conditions: calm in the morning, strong thermals in the afternoon
Danger/difficulties: cliff at the end of take-off
Level: supervised beginner to cross
Landings: Passy-Chedde and Passy-Marlioz. Possible variant: Lac de Passy, ​​on the left on the road to Domancy, at the intersection with the equestrian farm road.
Specific regulations: use a 4×4, be sure to respect walkers.
Possible variant: Frioland, hiking flight with take-off at 1700 m
Tips and Suggestions

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We speak French

Location details

Access: hamlet of Bay on the Plateau d'Assy road, go to the Coudray car park, then a good hour's walk by path or climb in a 4×4.
  • In the mountains
  • Isolated
  • GR route within 1 km

Opening

Opening hours from May 01 to October 31, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
(depending on snow conditions)

Prices

Free

Services

Equipments

  • Public toilets
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Catering

Activities on site

  • Air Sports
  • Take-off and landing site

Address

74190 Passy
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