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Valle de Bravo

When the weather is cold in the USA and
even colder in Europe, join the annual
migration to the beautiful lakeside town of
Valle de Bravo, three hours from Mexico City.
The flying here is legendary, the weather in
January consistent and near perfect, and the
infrastructure built for free flight.
The Monarca Open (13-20 Jan) is the must-
do for paraglider pilots, with many returning

year after year to hone their skills for the year
ahead. For hang glider pilots, the six-year-old
El Peñon Classic Race, meet directed by
Mitch Shipley, happens later in the year, from
24 February to 2 March. The Classic is a Sport
Class event, with the emphasis on achievable
tasks of between 40km to 65km. Skills clinics
will be held alongside it.

Valle de Bravo has hosted PWC Superfinals
and FAI Hang Gliding World Championships,
and it always delivers. Go discover why it’s
special down Mexico way.
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