Take-off
Easy take off. Enough space for a few gliders. Turf is worn out.
832 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth
Vale Amoreira (Manteigas) paragliding site and weather forecast
Portugal. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Vale Amoreira (Manteigas).
Altitude832 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S
Coordinates40.4035, -7.4543
AreaPortugal
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Vale Amoreira (Manteigas) is a mountain site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 832 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly and southerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Yes
When the wind is wrong for Vale Amoreira (Manteigas)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Vale Amoreira (Manteigas) doesn't cover.
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Rio Zezere
An ample field the valley by the river. Although ample and allowing for the approach to be done from virtually any direction, it has some tall trees delimiting the river. Attention is required to the electric cables that cross de valley.
531 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth
Access and parking
Dirt road to the top. Easy to follow from the valley. Hike and fly OK too..45min hike from LZ
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