Patrocínio Christ Paragliding Ramp
📍 Minas Gerais , Patrocinio · Nearest city: Patrocinio (4 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1200 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-18.91260, -47.00370Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
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 | 0.28 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1110 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 7.0° |
| Slope aspect | 76° (E) |
| 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
Grassy take off on the left, outside of the Christ statue area.
Rules and notes
No cars or motorbikes on top of the take off grass!
Nearby sites
Coromandel Cruzeiro Paragliding Ramp (9) · Patos de Minas Paragliding Hill E/NE/SE 50m (13) · Araxa - Horizonte Perdido (60) · Rampa Guarda Mor (12) · Rampa do Café - L SE (2) · GOIANASES - NE L (1)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.