Bordeaux to Mont Blanc, also referred to as Pyrenees and Alps is a Bush Trip in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020). This bush trip is flown in the Diamond DA40 NG. There is no shortage of climbing and descending through the snowy mountain cliffsides, a job for which this aircraft excels. The trip consists of 17 legs over a distance of 895 nm with an estimate cruise time of 6 hours and 44 minutes.
| “ | A breathtaking journey to reach the highest peaks in Western Europe. From the heart of French wine country, set out onto sandy coastlines and pristine pastoral landscapes; behold cliff-side castles and awe-inspiring valley; all on your way to explore the snow-dusted ranges of the Pyrenees mountains and the unforgettable splendor of Mont Blanc and the Alps. For this trip you will be piloting the Diamond DA40 NG, a solid 168 hp turbodiesel that delivers remarkably fuel-efficient performance, superb handling and impressive vertical speed. |
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Route[]
| Leg | Next Landing/ City |
Location ID | Distance (NM) |
Flight Time (hh:mm) |
Use Type | Fuel (Diesel) |
Runway notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Bordeaux Léognan Saucats Airport Bordeaux, France |
ICAO: LFCS | originating airport | public | yes | paved | |
| 1 | Arcachon - La Teste-de-Buch Airport Arcachon, France |
ICAO: LFCH | 38.56 | 00:16 | public | yes | paved |
| 2 | Mimizan Airport Aquitaine, France |
ICAO: LFCZ | 32.70 | 00:14 | public | no | paved |
| 3 | Biarritz Pays Basque Airport Bayonne and Anglet, France |
IATA: BIQ ICAO: LFBZ |
47.79 | 00:21 | public | yes | paved |
| 4 | Oloron Herrère Airport Herrère, France |
ICAO: LFCO | 52.93 | 00:23 | public | no | grass |
| 5 | Castillon De La Laquette Airport Bareges, France |
ICAO: LFMB Note: fictional LID: FR-0253 |
43.43 | 00:19 | public | no | grass, sloped |
| 6 | Peyresourde Balestas Airport Balesta, France |
ICAO: LFIP | 26.65 | 00:11 | public | no | paved, sloped |
| 7 | Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell Airport La Seu d'Urgell, Spain |
IATA: LEU ICAO: LESU |
87.35 | 00:38 | public | yes | paved |
| 8 | Mont Louis La Quillane Airport La Llagonne, France |
ICAO: LFNQ | 35.87 | 00:15 | public | no | grass |
| 9 | Carcassonne Salvaza Airport Carcassonne, France |
IATA: CCF ICAO: LFMK |
61.46 | 00:27 | public | yes | paved |
| 10 | Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport Montpellier, France |
IATA: MPL ICAO: LFMT |
84.91 | 00:37 | public | yes | paved |
| 11 | Le Castellet International Airport Le Castellet, France |
IATA: CCT ICAO: LFMQ |
83.04 | 00:36 | public | yes | paved |
| 12 | Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airport Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, France |
ICAO: LFMX | 50.43 | 00:22 | public | no | grass
(paved for gliders) |
| 13 | Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield Barcelonnette, France |
IATA: BAE ICAO: LFMR |
36.93 | 00:16 | public | no | paved |
| 14 | Notre Dame de la Salette Airstrip La Salette-Fallavaux, France |
ICAO: LFPS Note: incorrect LID: LF3826 |
45.63 | 00:20 | private | no | grass, sloped |
| 15 | Alpe d'Huez Airport L'Alpe d'Huez, France |
IATA: AHZ ICAO: LFHU |
29.07 | 00:12 | public | yes | paved |
| 16 | Courchevel Airport Courchevel, France |
IATA: CVF ICAO: LFLJ |
49.55 | 00:21 | public | yes | paved, sloped |
| 17 | Megève Altiport Megève, France |
IATA: MVV ICAO: LFHM |
88.22 | 00:38 | public | yes | paved, sloped |
History[]
World Update IV: France/Benelux (WU4) (2021-04-13):
- Added: Bush Trips/Bordeaux to Mont Blanc - France - Diamond DA40 NG
External links[]
- Interactive route map by user Thadius856 using Google Earth (web)
- TheTallTurtle Lets Play Pyrenees and Alps Bush Trip on YouTube
Airport previews[]
01 - LFCH
02 - LFCZ
03 - LFBZ
04 - LFCO
05 - LFMB
06 - LFIP
07 - LESU
08 - LFNQ
09 - LFMK
10 - LFMT
11 - LFMQ
12 - LFMX
13 - LFMR
14 - LFPS
15 - LFHU
16 - LFLJ
17 - LFHM