Mont-Blanc

Mont Blanc, the dream of many paragliders, requires careful preparation, both for the ascent and for the flight. The planning requires a perfect analysis of the mountain conditions and the forecast weather. Always be prepared to go down on foot should conditions not be favorable.

Specific Regulations

• Site prohibited from takeoff and overflight in July and August by ministerial decree.** (`SUP AIP 120/21 LF-R 30 B`)

• Site prohibited for landing from June 1 to October 15.** (`LF R 30 C`)

Flight conditions

• Anticyclonic regime with a weak flow from the north, southwest, east at a maximum of 20 km/hour at 4,000 m.

• Dangers & difficulties

• Your mental acuity is greatly reduced on Mont Blanc due to lack of oxygen and fatigue. Don't forget that the flight has a height difference of 4,000 m and takes approximately 45 minutes to fly straight down. Everything must be analyzed before taking off: cloud cover, valley winds, thermals, directions and speeds of the air masses to be crossed, etc.

Variant

Mont Blanc du Tacul in a light north or northwest wind if you climb the Three Mountain (trois mont) route from the Cosmiques Hut.

Level

• Experienced pilots with a very good level of mountaineering.

• Hiring a paragliding instructor guide is strongly recommended; it will allow you to put all the chances on your side to succeed in this flight, which remains exceptional.

Landing

All the official landings of the Pays du Mont-Blanc are accessible from Mont Blanc, however, the most recommended landings because the most accessible:

• Bois du Bouchet

• Passy-Marlioz

• Passy-Chedde

Layout

None

Access

• Normal routes via the Aiguille du Midi and the three Mont Blanc or via the Aiguille du Goûter. 

• Glacial mountaineering route PD+ level. 

• Refer to mountaineering guides.