Piedrahíta, Spain

Stylized landscape portrait of Piedrahíta near Piedrahíta, Castile and León

Paragliding Flight Atlas · Castile and León

Piedrahíta

A launch on the edge of the Sierra de Gredos facing a plain so broad that every cloud street appears to be making a personal suggestion.

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Peña Negra begins the sentence; Castile decides where to put the full stop

Piedrahíta is a mountain launch above an immense agricultural plain near Piedrahíta, Castile and León. Pilots know it for peña Negra and the broad Castilian plain, world-class cross-country history, and long competition tasks beneath organised cloud streets.

Flying characterThermal, Cross-country, and Competition flying
Best fitThe listed supported service requires IPPI Para Pro 3 or equivalent and some thermal experience; the ideal month and support level depend on airtime and XC goals.
Best monthsMay through September

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Open Tres Provincias includes Piedrahíta among its central-Spain flying zones and publishes this WhatsApp broadcast channel for club news, training and event information. It is not a verified day-of retrieve group.

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