Cenes

About

This is a real site. Large and easy launch for all kind of pilots. Great surroundings near the Iberian Peninsula highest peak (Mulhacen) on Sierra Nevada mountains. Very busy on weekends with paragliding activity. Orientation from SW to NW.

Launch Points (2)

Cenes Launch S

Foot Launch

Alt: 1,299 m / 4,260 ftHdg: 180° SSurface: SHORT GRASS

Not so easy takeoff towards the mountains. Even with a southerly wind it is possible to reach the Cenes landing Suitable winds SE S SW

Cenes Launch W

Foot Launch

Alt: 1,274 m / 4,178 ftHdg: 270° WSurface: SHORT GRASS

Easy launch West towards Granada Main sites launch as winds almost always is West on the area Suitable winds SW W NW

Landing Zones (1)

Flying Conditions

The wind starts at about 10h30-11h in spring. In summer, it is better to avoid flying between 14h and 17h-18h, sometimes later because the wind and thermiques are really strong. Very hard in summer. Suitable wind direction: SW, W, NW

This site is a hang gliding site that you can fly in the real world. Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 270 @ 220 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions. The wind starts at about 10h30-11h in spring. In summer, it is better to avoid flying between 14h and 17h-18h, sometimes later because the wind and thermiques are really strong. Very hard in summer. Suitable wind direction: SW, W, NW

Terrain & Access

The areas around launch(s) may be : Grassy slopes You will find the terrain to include : Alpine conditions Above tree line conditions