Paragliding Capitólio-MG Rampa do Turvo

Rampa do Turvo - Capitólio - MG Altitude: 1336 meters / 4382.08 feet Vertical Drop: 420 meters / 1377.6 feet Wind Direction: E|NE|N WayPoint: S 20.36.01.25' W 46.15.10.74' Access: Follow BR 050 towards BH / Passos. At km 306 (S 20.39.17.07” W 46.13.02.70”), you will find the Rio Turvo bridge. Continue on the highway for approximately 6 km (S 20.38.43.63” W 46.15.44.46) and turn right onto a dirt road. Follow this road for 5.5 km until you reach the top (S 20.35.58.61” W 46.15.09.62”). Note: This is a mining area with many small roads; follow the reddish-colored road. Take-off: Natural, cliff-type, without infrastructure. Landing: Pasture at the base of the mountain or at the take-off ramp. Best Season: From September to March. Official Club: None registered at the moment. Advantages: Lift flight (5 km) over a vertical stone wall approximately 200 meters high. By gaining altitude and moving backward, you will be flying over the most beautiful region of the Furnas lake, with many waterfalls, large canyons, the city, and the Furnas Hydroelectric Plant. Disadvantages: Poor condition of the dirt road. Rescue is far, approximately 20 km. General Info: Pousada do Rio Turvo, Rodovia MG-050 Km 306, Capitólio-MG. Phone: (37) 3373-1066 / (37) 9967-906. Boat tours visiting the canyons and waterfalls of the region, departing from the Rio Turvo bridge. Records: Dâmaso (Formiga), Sigma 6, 8 km. Information by: Dâmaso Castro Nascimento For more details, visit: [Guia 4 Ventos - Rampa do Turvo](http://www.guia4ventos.com.br/rampas-do-brasil/36-rampas-de-voo-livre-mg/270-rampa-do-turvo-capitolio-mg-)