Spot functioning
Take the Autoroute blanche from Geneva, then exit at Carroz Flaine. You need to park on the Flaine side. At the ticket office, ask for a pedestrian lift pass which costs 15 euros. Make sure to tell them that you won't be using the ski slopes, otherwise it's 21 Euro!
Once at the top, look at Mont Blanc in front of you then walk 100m to the right while orienting yourself. There are often people taking photos, so you need to go well past them so as not to disturb them!
It is also possible to descend a bit towards a flat area below on skis or snowboard before launching your kite.
Spot type
Normal (Car access at spot edge)
Altitude
2500m
Hazards
At the beginning of the season (December), it's not uncommon for the lappiaz (limestone formations) to not be completely filled in at the top of the spot. They then represent small crevasses and the danger is very real. From January onwards, depending on snowfall, the danger diminishes. As the season progresses, the spot becomes increasingly safe.
The spot is large and extends into an off-piste area. You should not go there in case of fog. Check the webcam on Platière (In the live section of this description) before leaving. If it's foggy, forget it!
Wind specificities
Winds mainly come from the southwest and south. The spot is relatively low-wind. It rarely blows more than 10-15 knots but in a very stable manner. However, during foehn conditions, it can easily exceed 30 knots. Sometimes, N-E winds can sweep the ridges and blow rather moderately, rarely more than 25 knots. It's also rideable in NE but rather on the upper part of the spot. N and NW winds are not rideable.
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