Laragne - le Chabre
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Last edition April 24, 2026, 9:56 a.m.imported
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DESCRIPTION
There are only small roads on the west, so hitch-hiking back may be difficult if you are not on the main roads or in week-ends.Great XC start works best in light South thermic conditions but North can be good as well.
Access
Paved road (except last kilometer to the summit) - suitable for 2WD. Route access is via the south side of the mountain near Chateauneuf de Chabre and is well signposted.
Rules
Normal regulations apply
MAIN ACTIVITIES
paragliding.Other activities
paragliding , paragliding , paragliding , paragliding , paragliding.WEATHER
During afternoon in summer wind might be too strong at take-off.Mistral can stop flying if sufficiently strong.
Summer: with N-/ NW- wind (after approx 1300) very rough, turbulent thermals can be triggered off the rocky slopes below, which can make TO dangerous > be airborne before!