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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
VALLE DE BRAVO EL PENON DEL DIABLO is a world-famous site for hang gliding and paragliding in Mexico. It is located near the town of Valle de Bravo, about 150 km west of Mexico City. The site offers a variety of flying conditions, from mountain thermals to flatland convergence, and has more than 300 flyable days a year.
The best season starts in November and lasts until March or April, with cloud bases over 4500 m and long cross-country flights possible.
Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 200 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeSSW · 200° ±0°
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§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
§ 09 · Recent Flights · Log Book
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