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Col d'Aubrac snowkite spot

France · Occitanie

Spot currently openAltitude 1,332 m 44.63 | 3

Overview

Snowkite spot on the vast Aubrac plateau, between the village of Aubrac and Nasbinals. Connected to Col de Bonnecombe (11 km southeast), the two spots together form one of the largest snowkite playgrounds in France. The starting point is at Col d'Aubrac (1340 m), near Lac des Moines. The plateau offers an immense and wild terrain with ridges, varied slopes and endless open spaces. With NE wind, it's possible to kite-tour all the way to Col de Bonnecombe. The terrain is technical: numerous barbed wire fences separating pastures, counter-slopes, wind shadows behind forests, and streams sometimes hidden under snow. But for riders who love adventure and exploration, it's an exceptional spot with stunning landscapes. FFVL-labelled spot.
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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Season · peak

17h

in January · 3.5 rideable days

The season runs from December to March, peaking in January: 2 rideable days a month and 17 hours of usable wind, at 4 °C. The low point is April, at 0 days.

Rideable days per month

0 1 2 3 4 January: 3.5 rideable days3.5 d J February: 2 rideable days F March: 1.5 rideable days M April: 0 rideable days0 d A May: 0 rideable days0 d M June: 0 rideable days0 d J July: 0 rideable days0 d J August: 0 rideable days0 d A September: 0 rideable days0 d S October: 0 rideable days0 d O November: 0 rideable days0 d N December: 2.5 rideable days D 0 1 2 3 4 January: 3.5 rideable days3.5 d J February: 2 rideable days F March: 1.5 rideable days M April: 0 rideable days0 d A May: 0 rideable days0 d M June: 0 rideable days0 d J July: 0 rideable days0 d J August: 0 rideable days0 d A September: 0 rideable days0 d S October: 0 rideable days0 d O November: 0 rideable days0 d N December: 2.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 43%13-20 knots · 48%21-30 knots · 11%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 48% 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 October, with 242 mm. Snow depth peaks in February, at 5 cm.

Monthly averages: Col d'Aubrac
Monthly averages — Col d'Aubrac — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 3.5 17 h 3 °C 184 mm
February 2.0 16 h 5 °C 118 mm
March 1.5 14 h 5 °C 159 mm
April 0.0 0 h 9 °C 123 mm
May 0.0 0 h 12 °C 168 mm
June 0.0 0 h 19 °C 117 mm
July 0.0 0 h 20 °C 115 mm
August 0.0 0 h 22 °C 81 mm
September 0.0 0 h 13 °C 183 mm
October 0.0 0 h 12 °C 242 mm
November 0.0 0 h 7 °C 148 mm
December 2.5 19 h 4 °C 155 mm

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Technical details of Col d'Aubrac spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date
Open all year round
Spot type
Freeride (Ski touring access)
Altitude
1,332 m
Parking
Two options depending on conditions and wind direction. Option 1: D987 at Col d'Aubrac, or the electrical substation on D219 (a few dozen meters after the intersection). Option 2: Lac des Moines parking (dam), if D219 is passable and wind is from south sector or has a westerly component. Note: D219 is often snow-covered in the morning, snowplow passes around 10-11 AM.
Hazards
Barbed wire fences everywhere, sometimes hidden under snow — the main hazard. Some trees and rocks. Streams barely visible and not always covered by snow. Counter-slopes that can trap riders (loss of wind). Wind shadows behind forests. Cross-country skiers (ski jooring) and snowshoers may be present. Very limited mobile coverage on the plateau. Do not venture out alone without experience, GPS and good knowledge of the terrain.

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