Parapente João Monlevade-MG

Rampa de Monlevade - João Monlevade, MG, Brazil Altitude: 1000 meters (3280 feet) Vertical Drop: 200 meters (656 feet) Wind Direction: E, NE, N Access: Coming from Belo Horizonte, take the second exit at Av. Armando Farjado, continue to Av. Getúlio Vargas, descend to the football stadium roundabout, ascend Av. Aeroporto, pass Embaúbas Tennis Club, pass the airport, and continue to the ramp. Take-off: The ramp can accommodate up to 3 paragliders at a time. It is fully grassed and equipped with an official windsock. Landing: The landing zone is a large pasture directly below the ramp. After landing, head to the nearby street and enjoy a cold drink at the landing bar. The owner, Mendonça, offers retrieval services for any pilot. Best Season: September to April. Avoid strong winds as the landing zone can become a venturi. Advantages: Excellent road access; any car can reach the ramp without issues. The area has many thermals. Disadvantages: Low altitude; take-off must be at the beginning of the thermal cycle, or the flight will be very short (around 2 minutes). General Info: - Monlevade Palace Hotel, Avenida Wilson Alvarenga, 364 Carneirinhos, Phone: (31) 3851-4180 - Hotel Nacional, Avenida Wilson Alvarenga, 270 Carneirinhos, Phone: (31) 3851-1677 Records: - Paragliding: Ronaldo - Ellus 2 For more information, visit: - [CIVL](http://www.civl.com.br/Decolagem) - [Guia 4 Ventos](http://www.guia4ventos.com.br/rampas-do-brasil/36-rampas-de-voo-livre-mg/274-rampa-de-monlevade-joao-monlevade-mg) - [YouTube Video]( )