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Paragliding Sonchaux Nord

Paragliding Sonchaux Nord

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Optimal Wind Direction
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Optimal Speed (kmh)

Description

Located in the Vaud region of Switzerland, this paragliding site offers a launch altitude of 1420 meters. The site is frequently used and is suitable for both soaring and some cross-country (XC) flying. The site record is 14.1 km. Launch Directions: South, Southwest, West, Northwest Difficulty: Easy Coordinates: 6.94830563, 46.41389117 Access: You can reach the launch site by using shuttles from Rennaz (organized by the RNVL club and local schools) or by driving to the Auberge de Sonchaux and then hiking for about 10 minutes. The north-facing launch is steep and allows for soaring along the ridge leading up to Rochers de Naye when there is a north wind. The west and south-facing launches are very easy. Cross-country flights are possible towards Moléson, Villars, and Leysin. For more information, visit [RNVL Club](http://www.rnvl.ch/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=67). [Flight Record](http://parapente.ffvl.fr/cfd/liste/2008/vol/20083621)
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Next optimal sessions

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    Saturday 17 May

    05:55 21:01
  • 09h

    NW 1 | 3km/h
    2178 m 65 %
  • 10h

    NW 5 | 4km/h
    2398 m 60 %
  • 11h

    NW 8 | 5km/h
    2556 m 55 %
  • 12h

    NW 10 | 6km/h
    2678 m 53 %
  • 15h

    NW 12 | 8km/h
    2837 m 47 %
  • 16h

    NW 12 | 9km/h
    2922 m 45 %
  • 17h

    NW 12 | 9km/h
    2861 m 44 %
  • 18h

    NW 10 | 9km/h
    2642 m 40 %
  • 19h

    NNW 8 | 8km/h
    2300 m 35 %
  • 20h

    NNW 7 | 7km/h
    2093 m 31 %
  • Sunday 18 May

    05:54 21:02
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    Wednesday 21 May

    05:51 21:05
  • 14h

    NNW 5 | 9km/h
    3008 m 100 %
  • 15h

    NNW 6 | 9km/h
    2922 m 100 %
  • 16h

    NNW 7 | 9km/h
    2715 m 100 %
  • 17h

    NNW 6 | 8km/h
    2508 m 100 %
  • Thursday 22 May

    05:50 21:07
  • 12h

    NW 5 | 3km/h
    2264 m 94 %
  • 13h

    NW 6 | 6km/h
    1971 m 95 %
  • 14h

    NW 8 | 8km/h
    1800 m 97 %
  • 15h

    NW 8 | 8km/h
    1898 m 95 %
  • 16h

    NW 8 | 6km/h
    2129 m 94 %
  • 17h

    NW 7 | 4km/h
    2251 m 92 %
  • Friday 23 May

    05:49 21:08
  • 18h

    NW 9 | 9km/h
    1898 m 100 %
  • 19h

    NW 7 | 8km/h
    1739 m 100 %
  • 20h

    NW 5 | 7km/h
    1605 m 100 %

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