Cerro Arco (Mendoza)

61🟡 Marginal

Argentina · Takeoff 1640 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~653 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 653 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 6.2

2026-07-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1581 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 1581 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 4.7

2026-07-0640

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~983 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 983 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 10.0

2026-07-0740

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1600 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h

Base: 1600 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 9.1

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (10)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
-32.835	-68.933	1534	0.98
-32.819	-68.957	1666	0.84
-32.845	-68.926	1424	0.83
-32.829	-68.924	1193	0.80
-32.856	-68.961	1582	0.72
-32.829	-68.887	994	0.67
-32.827	-68.939	1444	0.67
-32.815	-68.947	1362	0.67
-32.809	-68.972	1845	0.67
-32.838	-68.910	1212	0.61

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Takeoff description

The take off has 270Â°, easiest with easterly winds.

About this site

Cerro Arco (Mendoza) is a paragliding launch site in Argentina, near Las Heras. Takeoff elevation is 1640 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 61/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.