Paragliding Belo Horizonte Serra da Moeda

Serra da Moeda - Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil Altitude: 1450 meters / 4756 feet Vertical Drop: 580 meters / 1902.4 feet Wind Direction: E|NE|NW|W WayPoint: S 20°11' 701' W 043° 58' 753' Access: Located 35 km from Belo Horizonte on the BR-040 road, after the Ouro Preto roundabout. The road is paved up to the ramp. From the road, you can see the “Topo do Mundo” restaurant and cell phone antennas, which mark the take-off spot. Take-off: Several steep natural ramps allow take-offs in two directions: East to Moedinha and West to Moedão. Simultaneous take-offs are possible. Landing: Multiple landing areas are available for both ramps, with the most popular being Pouso do Genésio and Pouso do Japonês. Best Season: From September to December. Official Club: CVLBH - Clube de Vôo Belo Horizonte Advantages: Easy access to the ramp, strong thermals averaging 1500 meters (5000 feet) above the ramp, potential for cross-country (XC) flights, and over 30 km (18 miles) of lift along the mountain ridge. Easy retrieval. Disadvantages: Extreme conditions with strong winds, not recommended for inexperienced pilots at certain times. Cumulonimbus clouds (CBs) are common from December to March. General Info: Good infrastructure with hotels and restaurants nearby. Recommended accommodations include Hotel Classic and restaurants Mania Radical and Topo do Mundo. Records: Paragliding record held by Luciano Henrique, 270.2 km, set in August 2008. More information: [Guia 4 Ventos - Serra da Moeda](http://www.guia4ventos.com.br/rampas-do-brasil/36-rampas-de-voo-livre-mg/247-serra-da-moeda-belo-horizonte-mg-) For additional details, visit [Paragliding365](http://www.paragliding365.com).