Baixo Guandu - Monjolo (ES)
📍 Espirito Santo , Baixo Guandu · Nearest city: Baixo Guandu (13 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 848 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-19.63070, -40.96920Takeoff 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 | 0.61 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 848 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 14.4° |
| Slope aspect | 161° (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
Take off: 200m wide for multiple take offs. Recently the ramp by way of the local club has undergone several improvements, such as bathrooms, shade, web-cam, new lawn, ramp extension. Most importantly the location offers great year-round flight possibilities.
Pilot comments
The dirt road can be difficult, particularly after rain, and a 4x4 is preferable. more videos to be found here: http://monjolo.net/videos
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