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Intermediate
Orcières-Merlette
Orcières · Hautes-Alpes · France
Mountain
S
SE
SW
Best season: June – September
- Take-off altitude
- 2100 m
- Landing altitude
- 1450 m
- Usable vertical drop
- 650 m
- Suitable wind directions
- S / SE / SW
- Recommended level
- Intermediate
- School
- Yes
- Club
- Orcières Parapente
About the site
High take-off in Champsaur, with strong thermals and panoramic views over the Écrins.
Directions and access
Drouvet cable car in summer.
Recommended equipment
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Safety
Proximity to Écrins National Park: comply with minimum altitudes.
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Location
Orcières · Hautes-Alpes · France
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44.69030, 6.32690
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