Parapente Pimenta-MG Furna

Serra do Chapadão - Pimenta - MG, Brazil Altitude: 1200 meters / 3936 feet Vertical Drop: 380 meters / 1246.4 feet Wind Direction: SE, E, NE, N, W WayPoint: S20.34.35.28 Access: Follow BR 050 to the city of Pimenta, enter the city and head towards Santo Hilário. After 2 km on the dirt road, turn right (S 20.30.14.60” W 45.48.56.80”) and follow the signs to “Fazenda Chapadão” until you reach the top of the mountain, approximately 16 km. Take-off Points: - Northeast: S 20.34.35.28” W 45.52.19.36” - North: S 20.34.11.67” W 45.52.37.03” - East: S 20.33.27.68” W 45.53.19.36” - West: S 20.35.02.87” W 45.54.06.59” Take-off: Level II take-off on Northeast, East, and West ramps. Level III for North take-off, which has a cliff with rotor. The top of the mountain is flat, making it easy to take off and land. There are no facilities, so bring water and snacks, and close the gates as you pass. Landing: Multiple landing spots at the base of the mountain, next to the road leading up to the ramp, making retrieval easier. Best Season: September to April Official Club: None registered at the moment. Advantages: Multiple take-off options, landing on the ramp. Lift up to 15 km on the east ramp. Cross-country flying over the Furnas reservoir, offering stunning views. Disadvantages: 18 km of dirt road to the ramp. Retrieval can be complicated if landing on the other side of the reservoir, significantly increasing the distance and effort to locate the pilot. General Info: Beautiful region with the Furnas lake and many waterfalls. Records: Paragliding: Dâmaso 'Formiga' 38 km, taking off from the Chapadão ramp, flying over the city of Guapé (20 km), and landing in Ilicinea. Information by: Dâmaso Castro Nascimento