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Col du Lautaret snowkite spot
France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Overview
The Col du Lautaret spot is a bit like the mecca of this sport. Promoted by a team of local riders through the Snowkitemaster (equivalent to the Snowkite World Championships) for more than 20 years, the Lautaret is a legendary spot, easily accessible (roadside) with great possibilities to climb to the surrounding summits.
While the areas close to the road are accessible to beginners, as soon as you want to climb a bit, your skill level will need to quickly match the slope's curve. Of course, you'll need to equip yourself accordingly (shovel, probe, avalanche transceiver).
Spot forecast for Col du Lautaret
Sunrise 07:56 · Sunset 18:41
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Col du Lautaret: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
161h
in January · 20 rideable days
The season runs from December to April, peaking in January: 17 rideable days a month and 161 hours of usable wind, at 2 °C. The low point is June, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is October, with 212 mm. Snow depth peaks in February, at 92 cm.
Monthly averages: Col du Lautaret
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 | 161 h | -1 °C | 170 mm |
| February | 11.5 | 96 h | 1 °C | 63 mm |
| March | 19.5 | 171 h | 2 °C | 166 mm |
| April | 19.5 | 168 h | 6 °C | 123 mm |
| May | 4.0 | 23 h | 9 °C | 95 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 17 °C | 121 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 17 °C | 90 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 19 °C | 78 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 12 °C | 126 mm |
| October | 3.5 | 33 h | 9 °C | 212 mm |
| November | 5.5 | 41 h | 4 °C | 122 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 102 h | 0 °C | 92 mm |
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Technical details of Col du Lautaret spot
The spot works with winds from NE, E, SE, SSE, S, WSW, W, WNW.
Local association recommendations
2 information panels in the school area describing the setup and pack-up locations to avoid disturbing and being disturbed by students. We raise awareness among users about the proximity of the natural park and the presence of cross-country ski trails.
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Spot functioning
Access to the pass via the D1091
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Normal (Car access at spot edge)
- Altitude
- 2,058 m
Parking
Various parking areas at different access points to the spots. If it's full, park further away.
Wind specificities
E or W.
There is often wind at this pass and if it's too strong, it's possible to ride a bit lower than the pass.
For visibility, refer to the webcam
Live wind beacon:
https://www.romma.fr/station_24.php?id=237
Hazards
Be careful of the road, and slopes greater than 30° are potentially avalanche-prone depending on the wind direction of the previous days.
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