Plan de l'Aiguille

Specific Regulations

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

Flight conditions

Interesting and picturesque site from late morning until evening. Thermal and thermodynamic breezes, or light westerly weather flow.

Dangers & difficulties

• As soon as the conditions are thermal, good experience is necessary, the breeze can be sustained at takeoff.

• Electric power cables are on the left from the take-off.

• Cable car cables on the right when leaving the takeoff down further also pose a threat.

• The takeoff was completely redone and grassed in the fall of 2007. Please respect the areas not to be trampled on in order to encourage the growth of the grass.

Level

Beginner supervised cross country.

“North” takeoff

During winter and early spring, there is usually enough snow to cover large rocks allowing takeoff. This takeoff becomes dangerous once the snow melts and the rocks reappear.

Landing

• Bois du Bouchet - (The landing is not visible from takeoff: remember to spot it before going up to fly).

• The landing of the Savoy is prohibited by municipal decree during the opening period of the alpine ski slopes.

Layout

• Club information board.

• Windsock.

• Weather beacon.

Access

Aiguille-du-Midi cable car, 1st section (Plan de l’Aiguille) and 5 min. on foot downstream from the arrival station. Free shuttle (Mulet) and bus near the Bois Bouchet landing area.