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Plan des Cavales snowkite spot
France · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Overview
The Plan des Cavales is a high-altitude snowkite spot at 2692m in the Maurienne valley (Savoie), offering exceptional riding terrain above the tree line. The wide open plateau is exposed to strong winds and provides a spectacular alpine setting.
Access is typically via the ski resorts of the Maurienne or on foot/ski touring. The altitude ensures good snow coverage and consistent winds from West and North-West sectors. A demanding spot reserved for experienced snowkiters comfortable in a high mountain environment.
Spot forecast for Plan des Cavales
Sunrise 07:55 · Sunset 18:39
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Plan des Cavales: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
76h
in June · 13.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to June, peaking in June: 11 rideable days a month and 76 hours of usable wind, at 3 °C. The low point is August, 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 — 68% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -4 °C. The wettest month is October, with 142 mm. Snow depth peaks in April, at 141 cm.
Monthly averages: Plan des Cavales
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5 | 71 h | -4 °C | 141 mm |
| February | 4.0 | 30 h | -3 °C | 48 mm |
| March | 8.0 | 66 h | -3 °C | 105 mm |
| April | 11.0 | 93 h | 1 °C | 117 mm |
| May | 12.5 | 116 h | 3 °C | 92 mm |
| June | 13.5 | 76 h | 10 °C | 99 mm |
| July | 2.0 | 21 h | 12 °C | 72 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 14 °C | 77 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 7 °C | 100 mm |
| October | 2.0 | 24 h | 4 °C | 142 mm |
| November | 5.5 | 42 h | -1 °C | 101 mm |
| December | 5.0 | 39 h | -3 °C | 86 mm |
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Technical details of Plan des Cavales spot
The spot works with winds from WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Depending on conditions: N, SW, NNW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Freeride (Ski touring access)
- Altitude
- 2,692 m
Hazards
High altitude spot at 2692m — mountain weather can change very rapidly. Risk of whiteout, strong gusts and cold temperatures. Avalanche risk in certain conditions. Only for experienced snowkiters comfortable with high mountain environments. Always check mountain forecasts and go with others.
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