Les Houches

Décollage de Merlet

Practice: paragliding
Orientation: South / South West.
Observations / Dangers: inflation often tricky (take-off on a slope). Particular aerology in the thermodynamics of the valley wind. Avoid the area to the right when exiting take-off (rolls). Excellent dynamic performance on the left after takeoff on the western shoulder of Parc Merlet.

Layout: club information panel, windsock.

Site agreed with the FFVL.

Location details

IGN 3530 ET map.
GPS coordinates: N 45° 54' 41” – E 006° 49' 09”
By car, from Les Houches, route de Coupeau, access to the Merlet animal park and follow the Aiguillette des Houches trail for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In the mountains

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Accessible all year round depending on conditions
Further information) :
Subject to favorable weather conditions

Prices

Free

Services

Activities on site

  • Air Sports
  • Take-off and landing site

Address

74310 Les Houches
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