Aiglet

Aiglet is a high-altitude snowkiting spot on the Mézenc plateau above Saint-Front, where the primary riding environment is vast open snow-covered terrain. The launch setting is described as large snow-covered meadows on a plateau with room for both launching and landing, plus rolling/undulating ground that can add variety to routes. Wind at Aiglet is characterized as exposed and driven by large-scale conditions, with the spot operating in North and South winds. Typical reported wind strength is in the 10–25 knot range, with moderate gustiness. The North wind (Bise) is specifically noted as providing the most stable and consistent conditions. For snow and terrain, conditions are described as powder, with the terrain type given as hills (plateau/mountain-style landscape). The spot is presented as a destination where intermediate riders will be most comfortable, aligning with the described undulating terrain and the need to manage variable ground under kite. Safety considerations are important: the area can include fences and barbed wire (buried under or poking through snow), power lines in the surrounding area, and low visibility during snow squalls. Riders are advised to respect local farming boundaries and avoid areas where snow is too thin to protect the grass, and to check local snow depth reports because the plateau can be wind-swept and leave icy patches. Rescue is not positioned as a dedicated, on-site coverage (mountain rescue/local emergency services handle incidents), and there is no lifeguard presence.