A few minutes from Grenoble, Voiron and Voreppe, the Montaud take-off site is a magnificent afternoon and evening site, located at the northern tip of the Vercors massif. It allows fabulous flights, the passage over the ridges is a great moment!
Its orientation and the cliffs mean that it is only in the sun in the afternoons and evenings from April and until October. The forest road that goes up at takeoff is natural snow clearing.
This magnificent site allows long evening soaring flights (3 km along the cliffs), and a cross-country departure towards the South along the Vercors W (Pont-en-Royans and more if affinities!). The cross to the Grand Ratz, with return, is also quite possible.
However, beware of turbulent landings: beginners, wait until evening to land!
Take-off: orientation: NW and N, (slight NE) for paragliding and hang gliding – altitude 1300m.
Landing: at Montaud (not visible from takeoff, but visible at the 1st turn – altitude 700m.
WARNING: Airspace subject to flight restrictions: flight
FFVL site, managed by AEC n ° 38017.
This magnificent site allows long evening soaring flights (3 km along the cliffs), and a cross-country departure towards the South along the Vercors W (Pont-en-Royans and more if affinities!). The cross to the Grand Ratz, with return, is also quite possible.
However, beware of turbulent landings: beginners, wait until evening to land!
Take-off: orientation: NW and N, (slight NE) for paragliding and hang gliding – altitude 1300m.
Landing: at Montaud (not visible from takeoff, but visible at the 1st turn – altitude 700m.
WARNING: Airspace subject to flight restrictions: flight
FFVL site, managed by AEC n ° 38017.
Tips and Suggestions
Hike possible to the Mortier tunnel, abandoned since 1992. This is an area where you can see chamois early in the morning.
Opening
From April 1 to October 31, 2022, every day
In winter, snow prevents access to the site.
In winter, snow prevents access to the site.
Prices
Free access. For people with their own equipment.
Access
Take off: located at the end of the old Mortier road (forest) accessible after the locality "Le Coing" after the village of Montaud.
Landing: located above the large barn, at the place called “Cote Maillet”
Caution: Severe turbulence is expected over the landing field with strengthening west and north winds. Be aware of the electric fences supplying power to the adjacent cattle enclosure. Hang gliders are advised to land on the opposite slope.
No parking in the yard: park at an angle along the barn. No picnics or inflation at the landing area. Respect the farm equipment and the hay.
Landing: located above the large barn, at the place called “Cote Maillet”
Caution: Severe turbulence is expected over the landing field with strengthening west and north winds. Be aware of the electric fences supplying power to the adjacent cattle enclosure. Hang gliders are advised to land on the opposite slope.
No parking in the yard: park at an angle along the barn. No picnics or inflation at the landing area. Respect the farm equipment and the hay.
Location details