This page is to provide pertinent information in preparation of a soaring vacation in St. Auban, Provence.
More Radio Phraseology in French
Weather Briefing St. Auban by Gabrielle Briffe
Soundings and Windgram (parapente)
Local Airspace Rules + Airspace Overview Map
French Civil Aviation Authority
Carte VAC Chateau Arnoux St. Auban (Chart Supplement)
Instructional Video on How to Read a French Chart Supplement + Handout
Presentation on Breezes and Convergences in the Southern Alps
Release Points in the Southern Alps
Briefings from Gabrielle Briffe
Glider Tracker St. Auban from OGN
Booklet “Safety in Mountain Flying”
Useful Airfield Briefing from Vinon with Airspace Clearance Procedures
Thermikfliegen in Südfrankreich – excellent area briefing (in German)
Sailplane Grand Prix in St. Auban 2021 – Race commentary (excellent area info)
Sailplane Grand Prix – in French with commentary by Eric Napoleon (excellent!)
Website of Centre National de Vol a Volee (St. Auban)