Hang-gliding in Aveyron

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Achieve Icarus' dream. Flying over magnificent countryside, alongside vultures floating on the breeze, what a feeling of freedom! Millau is without doubt the capital of hang-gliding. The facilities at the take off sites have been improved recently, come and see. .

Thanks to their expertise and local knowledge, the hang-gliding schools will ensure that you take off in total safety.

Take-off points in Millau:

D1 : PUNCHO D'AGAST SOUTH
Orientation: South-South East
Ideal conditions: light South-East wind - breezes
Dangers: strong South-East wind
Step of 2m when taking off
Landing: A1 - A2

D2 : PUNCHO D'AGAST WEST
Orientation: West & North-West
Altitude: 830 m
Ideal conditions: Wind from the West North-West - breezes
Dangers: Not advisable when there are crosswinds from the left
Landing: A1 - A2

D3 : BRUNAS
Orientation: North-West to North
Altitude: 720 m
Ideal conditions: Wind from the North-West to North
Dangers: Wind from the North-East
Landing: A3

D4 : PIC D'ANDAN
Orientation: South-East
Altitude: 840 m
Ideal conditions: Wind from the South to South-East
Dangers: Winds can strengthen rapidly

Landing zones in Millau:

A1 : Landing MILLAU PLAGE
(Hang-gliding and para-gliding)
Altitude: 360 m
Dangers: Electric power lines at the roadside. Turbulent in summer, especially when the weather is coming in from the west. Beware of crops.

A2 : LE GOLF
Summer only
Para-gliding only
Altitude: 360 m
Dangers: Tall trees, houses and electric power lines

A3 : LES CASCADES
(Hang-gliding and para-gliding)
Altitude: 500 m
Dangers: Small sloping terrain. Beware of crops.

A4 : Landing DU PIC D'ANDAN
(Hang-gliding and para-gliding)
Altitude: 650 m
Dangers: Sloping terrain. Respect the crops, the landing area, change accordingly.