Chia
📍 Castille and Leon , Provincia de Avila · Nearest city: Navacepedilla de Corneja (4 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1851 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
40.45370, -5.17920Takeoff 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 | 0.29 | 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
Statistics * Altitude 1800 metres (5850 feet) ASL * Top to bottom height: 400 metres (1300 feet) * Orientations S and SE Access From the south side of the Chia pass there is a dirt track which leads to both launches. South East launch: This is in the bowl facing ESE. Parking near the water container, you walk 80 m up the hill were there is a large grassy launch, suitable for easy top landings. Southerly launch: follow the track out of the bowl to the main southerly face. Take off is a very shallow grassy area which is safe and easy for top landing.
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