ALTITUDE: 1550meters
TYPE: Regular
WIND DIRECTION: S, SW
HEIGHT DIFFERENCE: 930m
ACCESS: 25 minutes drive from Àger.
From Àger town, take the road towards north next to the cemetery, on the way to the restaurant El Macierol. Keep the tarmac road all the way up to the top where you can find a large parking next to the take-off.
COORDINATES: LAT 42.121371ºN / LONG 1.824268ºE
BEST KNOWN FOR: XC long distance potential (towards East).
DESCRIPTION:
Àger is a well-known XC area but it's also suitable for beginners and new pilots during the smooth hours. You have different take-offs depending wind intensity and direction. Ask to local pilots and schools to get the best information about weather and where to go.
LANDING:
The main official landing is next to the Camping Vall d'Àger. If you don't make it in your glide from the ridge you have other landings from the local schools.
Coordinates landing in Camping Vall d'Àger: 42.003977ºN 0.766886ºE
CAUTION: Easterly winds can be gusty near the landscape. In summer thermal and wind conditions can be strong in the middle hours of the day and jsut for experienced pilots.
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| Àger and its two ridges |
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| Àger's take-off |
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