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Larouco Norte

North-facing ridge site · 1,250 m takeoff · 431 m height gain

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Site guide

Larouco Norte is a flatland site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 1,250 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Takeoff

  • Take-off1,250 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

1,250 m · 41.9163, -7.7146 · Directions

Landing

  • Landing819 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

819 m · 2.1 km away · glide 1:4.9

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When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • VRL Vila Real Airport71 km
  • VGO Vigo Airport83 km
  • BGC Bragança Airport84 km

Nearest towns

  • Montalegre12 km
  • Xinzo de Limia16 km
  • Verín23 km

Public transport directions from Vila Real Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Vila Real Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Larouco Norte; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Pilot notes

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