Governador Valadares, Brazil

Stylized landscape portrait of Pico da Ibituruna near Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais

Paragliding Flight Atlas · Minas Gerais

Pico da Ibituruna

A great granite monolith rising above the Rio Doce, giving a Brazilian flying city both its landmark and its preferred route into the sky.

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Ibituruna is easy to identify; today's landing field may require more explanation

Pico da Ibituruna is a granite mountain launch above a tropical river valley near Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais. Pilots know it for pico da Ibituruna above the Rio Doce, a celebrated Brazilian free-flight identity, and long tropical cross-country routes.

Flying characterThermal, Cross-country, and Competition flying
Best fitConditions range widely; serious cross-country days require current local support, Brazilian aviation checks, strong-thermal experience, and retrieve planning. Current local rules and access arrangements apply.
Best monthsJuly through October

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