Bom Retiro (SC), Morro da Cruz
📍 Santa Catarina , Anitapolis · Nearest city: Anitapolis (35 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1303 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-27.82900, -49.47380Takeoff 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 | 0.62 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1308 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 2.4° |
| Slope aspect | 169° (S) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Paragliding World Cup Brazil 2026 · 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-26 · PWCA [+info]
Copa del Mundo PWCA en Gov. Valadares, Brasil - Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
Very easy to notice the launch site from the city. The take-off is short and very risky. As there is no space for corrections, the place is not suitable for beginners. It offers an splendid view of the valley and it is located just a few kilometers from the highest point of the state.
Rules and notes
There is no flight restrictions in the area.
Pilot comments
Ridge lift and thermals in the beautifull valleys. Largely unexplored flying site due to lack of local pilots. Excelent conditions for XC.
Nearby sites
Bom Retiro (SC), Morro Do Opa (18) · Bom Retiro (SC), Morro Do Claudio 2 (24) · Bom Retiro (SC), Costao do Frade (42) · Urubici - Morro do Oderdeng (15) · Rampa do Alemão (2) · Morro das Antenas (3)