DESCRIPTION

Weak thermal trigger areas in front of takeoff. Eastern side over Le Villard de Macot or the quarry below it. Western side over hamlets on W side of valley to W of takeoff.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- thermals

weather

Can be turbulent in afternoon. Not often used between 1PM and 5PM

access

At Aime go to Macot-la-Plagne. Then at end of village turn hard right at roundabout heading towards La Plagne. The bends are numbered starting at 21 just above Macot and reducing as you go up. After bend 10 you come out of forest into open country and parking is on right just past an approx 45 deg bend left heading to Prariond. Pro's takeoff just behind guardrail on corner. Other one back downhill along road just past a group of trees.