Vargem Alta - Rampa do Mirante (ES)
📍 Espirito Santo , Vargem Alta · Nearest city: Vargem Alta (10 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 553 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-20.74060, -41.05990Loading 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 | 0.38 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 567 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 37.3° |
| Slope aspect | 310° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for 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
Natural, grass ramp with a good slope angle, good escape area. Possibilities of 3 simultaneous take-offs at a time.
Nearby sites
Castelo - Rampa Sao Camilo (ES) (8) · Castelo - Rampa de Uba (ES) (21) · Castelo - Rampa de Patrimonio do Ouro (ES) (4) · Castelo - Rampa de Apeninos (ES) (6) · Iconha - Rampa de Solidão (2) · Alfredo Chaves - Rampa de Cachoeira Alta (ES) (11)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.