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Castelo - Rampa de Apeninos (ES)
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Castelo - Rampa de Apeninos (ES)
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Spot details
PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Not marked
Launch faces
SE, S, SW, W
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
8 miles from downtown Castelo on a good dirt road. Drive through Fazenda das Flores farm, go uphill heading to Apeninos, then follow the signs.
Launch directions
SE, S, SW, W
Direction notes
ParaglidingEarth marks S, W as good. ParaglidingEarth marks SE, SW as possible.
Safety notes
- CBVL publishes site-specific drawbacks/hazards; review the linked federation page before launch.
Additional notes
Natural wide grass ramp, no restrictions, slight slope angle, easy to take-off.
Best season from September to March, but its possible to fly all year round. There is S wind almost every afternoon, making the flight easy, pleasant and with a beautiful view to enjoy.
Official landing site is on Fazenda das Flores farm; there are many alternative landing spots. One can easily reach downtown, landing on the soccer field.
Source: ParaglidingEarth contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0; newer contributions may also be ODbL 1.0) - https://www.paraglidingearth.com/?site=7159
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Navigation warning
Directory coordinate only; confirm current access, local club rules, airspace, hazards, and landing options before travel or launch.
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