Altitude Kite Spot
France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Altitude Kite Spot is located on the Plage des Eaux Douces in Crots, by the Serre-Ponçon lake in the Hautes-Alpes. It is a popular spot for kitesurfing and wingfoiling due to its fresh water and mountain scenery.
The spot offers a large grassy technical area of about 300 meters for practicing on land. The Altitude Kite school offers courses for all levels with a boat for safety in open water.
Open from May to September, the site includes a snack bar with a view of the lake to combine sport and relaxation.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The main wind comes from the West or Northwest, side-on or side-shore relative to the east-west oriented beach, providing optimal conditions for freeride, foiling, and freestyle. It is light in the morning and gradually strengthens in the afternoon, becoming consistent in the late day thanks to the lake's thermal.
The navigation area is vast in open water, far from the steep shores. The water entry is from the grassy beach, but be cautious of water level variations: in spring, the water rises to the lawn; in summer, you have to walk on slippery rocks to reach the water.
The launch area is wide and grassy, ideal for warming up. Beginner courses start on land for piloting, then move by boat to the Savines-le-Lac bridge for tow-in and water-start. In free navigation, stay in deep water to avoid seasonal obstacles.
Sources :serreponcon.com · zoomkite.com · altitude-kite.com · spots.universkite.fr
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