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Spot de Aiglet - Les Estables

Aiglet - Les Estables snowkite spot

France · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

44.95 | 4.15

1175m

Overview

Aiglet is the north-facing snowkite spot on the Les Estables sector (Haute-Loire, 43), located between Les Estables and Saint-Front, at the foot of Rocher d'Aiglet. Facing NNW to NE, it perfectly complements the Pré de Mézenc and Chaulet spots which face south. Spot suitable for all levels with a nice launch ramp at the end of the field. For advanced riders, the Rocher d'Aiglet offers great slopes further away, but you need to pack your kite and walk about 300 m to reach it (sheltered zone with obstacles dangerous for kites). Les Estables is considered one of the best snowkite spots in France. The area offers spots for all wind directions, making it a complete playground. Les Estables is 30 min from Le Puy-en-Velay, 1h from Saint-Étienne and 2h from Lyon.
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Aiglet - Les Estables: when to go?

The season runs from December to January, peaking in December: 7 rideable days a month and 51 hours of usable wind, at 3 °C. The low point is May, at 0 days.

The spot is only open from 01/12 to 31/03.

Rideable days per month

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Wind strength when it is rideable

Closed month 16-22 knots · 46% 22-30 knots · 49% 30-40 knots · 4% 40+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 22 and 30 knots — 49% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 2 °C. The wettest month is March, with 27 mm. Snow depth peaks in March, at 11 cm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.

Monthly averages — Aiglet - Les Estables — averaged over 3 years of records
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 6.7 56 h 2 °C 5 mm
February 4.0 34 h 4 °C 18 mm
March 6.3 59 h 6 °C 27 mm
April closed 1.3 15 h 9 °C 37 mm
May closed 0.0 0 h 13 °C 74 mm
June closed 0.0 0 h 19 °C 67 mm
July closed 0.0 0 h 22 °C 21 mm
August closed 0.0 0 h 22 °C 47 mm
September closed 0.0 0 h 16 °C 27 mm
October closed 0.0 0 h 14 °C 40 mm
November closed 0.0 0 h 6 °C 20 mm
December 6.7 51 h 3 °C 14 mm
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Technical details of Aiglet - Les Estables spot

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Spot facing NNW / N / NE. The main field is suitable for all levels with a nice launch ramp at the end. Rocher d'Aiglet, further away, offers great slopes for advanced riders (300 m approach walk through a sheltered zone). Snowkite school: Mézenc Kite (mezenckite.com), run by Didier Botta, 2021 world champion. FFVL-certified spot.
Spot opening date
  • Open: from 01/12 to 31/03
Spot type

Freeride (Ski touring access)

Altitude: 1175m

Parking
Turn right when arriving and park along the edge of the field, on the right. Set up on the right. Direct car access, no approach walk for the main spot.
Hazards
Sheltered zone between the main spot and Rocher d'Aiglet with obstacles dangerous for kites. Do not attempt to kite through this area: pack up and walk the 300 m. Possible presence of hikers and cross-country skiers.
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