Overview

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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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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Aiglet - Les Estables: when to go?

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Season · peak

33h

in March · 4 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, December and January, at 4 rideable days and 4 °C. The low point is February, at 0 days.

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

Rideable days per month

Closed month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 47%13-20 knots · 53%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 53% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is March, with 341 mm. Snow depth peaks in March, at 10 cm.

Monthly averages: Aiglet - Les Estables

Monthly averages — Aiglet - Les Estables — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	2.5	23 h	3 °C	84 mm
February	0.0	0 h	5 °C	94 mm
March	4.0	33 h	5 °C	341 mm
April closed	0.5	7 h	9 °C	145 mm
May closed	0.0	0 h	12 °C	155 mm
June closed	0.0	0 h	19 °C	93 mm
July closed	0.0	0 h	20 °C	52 mm
August closed	0.0	0 h	22 °C	42 mm
September closed	0.0	0 h	13 °C	104 mm
October closed	0.0	0 h	12 °C	184 mm
November closed	2.0	25 h	6 °C	99 mm
December	4.0	35 h	4 °C	201 mm

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Technical details of Aiglet - Les Estables spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NNW.

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Spot functioning

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

Spot opening date

Open : from 01/12 to 31/03

Spot type

Freeride (Ski touring access)

Altitude

1,175 m

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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Aiglet - Les Estables snowkite spot