Le Pré de Mézenc is the main snowkite spot in the Mézenc massif, located at the foot of Mont Mézenc (1,753 m) at Les Estables (Haute-Loire, 43). Facing South to South-West, it offers rolling freeride terrain ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike. The terrain extends from the Nordic area towards Le Chaulet with nice rollers and natural halfpipes formed by streams. Experts can ride up towards the Mont Mézenc summit. Les Estables is considered one of the best snowkite spots in France, with impressive wind statistics and vast open areas above 1,500 m. Only 3 to 10 cm of snow is enough to ride. Ultra easy access: park, unpack your kite and ride. Les Estables, the highest village in the Massif Central (1,350 m), is 30 min from Le Puy-en-Velay, 1h from Saint-Étienne and 2h from Lyon.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The best month is March: 6 rideable days and 43 hours of usable wind, at 4 °C. The low point is April, at 0 days.
The spot is only open from 01/12 to 31/03.
Closed month 7-12 knots · 46% 13-20 knots · 39% 21-30 knots · 11% 31+ knots · 4%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 46% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 2 °C. The wettest month is March, with 332 mm. Snow depth peaks in March, at 12 cm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5 | 29 h | 2 °C | 86 mm |
| February | 3.5 | 32 h | 3 °C | 101 mm |
| March | 6.0 | 43 h | 4 °C | 332 mm |
| April closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 7 °C | 150 mm |
| May closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 11 °C | 159 mm |
| June closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 17 °C | 96 mm |
| July closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 19 °C | 49 mm |
| August closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 20 °C | 41 mm |
| September closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 12 °C | 101 mm |
| October closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 11 °C | 214 mm |
| November closed | 0.5 | 6 h | 5 °C | 112 mm |
| December | 3.5 | 18 h | 3 °C | 186 mm |
Spot facing South / South-West. From the Nordic area, to the right of the road when arriving. Rolling freeride terrain extending towards Le Chaulet. Natural stream halfpipes for experienced riders. Experts can ride up towards Mont Mézenc (1,753 m). Snowkite school on site: Mézenc Kite (mezenckite.com), run by Didier Botta, 2021 world champion, certified instructor. Group and private lessons available. FFVL-certified spot.
Freeride (Ski touring access)
Altitude: 1508m
Beginner-friendly spot on the plateau. Possible presence of cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Watch out for wind variations due to mountain relief. Gusts can reach 70 km/h. Keep enough distance from the forest to the East.
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