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Les Fourgs snowkite spot
France · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Overview
Snowkite spot at Les Fourgs in the Haut-Doubs (25), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, at 1080 m altitude. Village situated on a wide, open plateau just below the Metabief ski area and near the Swiss border. The flat terrain and open fields make it an accessible and beginner-friendly snowkite spot. Good snowfall most winters. Nordic ski infrastructure nearby.
Spot forecast for Les Fourgs
Sunrise 07:57 · Sunset 18:40
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Les Fourgs: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
28h
in January · 4 rideable days
The season runs from November to February, peaking in January: 2 rideable days a month and 28 hours of usable wind, at 5 °C. The low point is March, 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 — 78% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is August, with 207 mm. Snow depth peaks in November, at 10 cm.
Monthly averages: Les Fourgs
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 28 h | 3 °C | 152 mm |
| February | 1.0 | 5 h | 6 °C | 90 mm |
| March | 0.0 | 0 h | 8 °C | 81 mm |
| April | 1.0 | 5 h | 11 °C | 125 mm |
| May | 0.0 | 0 h | 14 °C | 205 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 20 °C | 203 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 20 °C | 169 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 22 °C | 207 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 15 °C | 203 mm |
| October | 0.0 | 0 h | 12 °C | 185 mm |
| November | 1.5 | 11 h | 7 °C | 166 mm |
| December | 3.0 | 20 h | 4 °C | 125 mm |
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Technical details of Les Fourgs spot
The spot works with winds from SW, W.
Depending on conditions: NE, WSW, NW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Freeride (Ski touring access)
- Altitude
- 1,080 m
Wind specificities
Works with South-West, West and North-East winds. The open plateau allows relatively consistent wind. South-West dominant in winter. North-East "bise" gives excellent conditions when established.
Hazards
Check snow conditions before heading out. Respect snowmobile and cross-country ski trails. High plateau exposed to sudden weather changes and cold temperatures. Never venture out in poor visibility.
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