Montseny - Turó de l Home
📍 Catalonia , Provincia de Barcelona · Nearest city: Fogars de Montclus (5 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1640 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
41.77500, 2.43600Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.60 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2025/26 · 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-23 · PWCA [+info]
Superfinal PWCA Pegalajar, Espana
Takeoff description
-Altitude: 1,700 m. -Altitude: 1400 m. Guidance: SO. and S. Low-finesse: 5.5. -Access: a road paved with the intermediate section of track, but in good condition. -Off, flight, landing: progressive and off easy, comprehensive and grass. Flight thermal and dynamic throughout their side, then a 7-km long glide. (power line in half). Landing better Mosqueroles fields, with some alternative, should check beforehand. Conditions favorable winds and breezes loose component S. -Plan: S.G.E., Series L, No. 364, E / 1:50.000.
Pilot comments
This summit is the highest in the Pre-Serralada Litora, with its 1712 m. is very close to Barcelona, besides constituting Park since 1978 (although it was a protected area since l928 under Royal Decree). Since its inception, was traditionally fly zone for hang gliders, but the evolution of the gliders as performance is concerned, in recent years has also enabled us to enjoy this flight, though, considering our sailing around 6 finesse, if not better alternatives. Its location is a popular flight season invemal view of the inclement weather affecting many areas of this region closer to the mountains.
Nearby sites
Puigsagordi (1) · Cingles de Bertí (18) · Turo de la Guardia (13) · Santa Brigida (57) · Sant Pere de Torello (55) · Puigsou (Rocacorba) del Bassegoda (34)