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São Macário

São Pedro do Sul · Viseu · Portugal

Mountain
N
NE
NW

Best season: March – October

Take-off altitude
1050 m
Landing altitude
340 m
Usable vertical drop
710 m
Suitable wind directions
N / NE / NW
Recommended level
Intermediate
School
No
Club
Clube de Voo Livre de Lafões

About the site

Natural viewpoint over the Lafões valley with one of the largest height differences in the centre of the country. Very consistent with northerly wind and ridge thermals during the afternoon.

Directions and access

Road to São Macário chapel; landing in the fields near Manhouce.

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Safety

Avoid flying over the chapel and viewpoint on pilgrimage days.

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Location

São Pedro do Sul · Viseu · Portugal

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40.84420, -8.11780

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