paragliding XC in Valle de Bravo

overview of paragliding trip in Valle de Bravo

These trips are ideal for non-beginner paragliding pilots wanting to paraglide XC (cross country) in Valle de Bravo in a safe, fun, and with a supportive team of pilots. Pilots receive a robust introduction to Valle, specific technical guidance, daily group conversations and pilot debriefs. We paraglide XC routes based on the day's conditions, and pilots are retrieved along the way.
With flyamigo, you'll be flying with amigos.

why paraglide in Valle

Given Valle de Bravo's exceptional conditions and terrain, there are so many ways to paraglide XC. Valle de Bravo is a majestic place, and is one of the most consistent places to paraglide in the world. The town of Valle de Bravo is a haven for wealthy Mexicans, so security is tight and ever-present. You can plan for every day to be flyable, that's what's unique about Valle, aside from the marvelous culture. Valle is a frequent site for Paragliding World Club (PWC) events. But don't let that intimidate you, there is fun paragliding to be had by all levels of pilots. Flying to the lake of Valle de Bravo, if you can do it, is an exciting accomplishment and the quickest way home. The number of possible paragliding routes is endless at Valle. The town is only 15km in the air, but the terrain is technical, which is what makes it fun, challenging, and rewarding.
The town of Valle de Bravo is enchanting with many shops, restaurants, and street vendors. So, if you're bringing a partner that doesn't paraglide, they may just have just as much fun as you.
Valle also has hike-and-fly on the original launch in town, with a well established trail to the top. Don't expect to go XC from this launch, but some pilots like to do an evening flight to see the sunset from the air.

Check out this Instagram highlight from one a recent trip to Valle.

trip dates

Sat Jan 2 - Sun Jan 10, 2027 (SIGN UP to save your spot)
Sat Jan 18 - Sun Jan 26, 2027 (SIGN UP to save your spot)

cost

Cost is $950 USD (price subject to change until you reserve your spot).
Returning pilots get 25% discount (excluding add-ons).

what's included in the paradliging trip

Pre-trip online briefing (everything you need to know to have a successful time in Valle): waypoints, introduction to geography, XC routes, known landing areas, prohibited landing areas, hazards, safety recommendations, instrumentation for live tracking, insurance recommendations, using local transportation effectively, etc.
Access to flyamigo's "Valle bible", curated over the last ten years
Complimentary shuttle from/to MEX airport and Valle on specific travel days
XC tasks based on the day's conditions
Premium group tracking software leveraging your existing instrumentation (e.g. FlySkyHy, Naviter, Inreach, etc.)
Team XC flying and support
In-the-air private XC guiding (optional add-on, limited to one or two pilots per day, $100/day shared)
Trip leader that is fluent in English & Spanish, and has been paragliding in Valle for over a decade
Accommodations (optional add-on, $40/night)
Immeasurable stoke from paragliding with like-minded pilots!

Not included is airfare, food, health & travel insurance, local transportation, Peñon club fee, specific instruction towards ratings, and paragliding equipment (wing, helmet, radio, vario, etc.).

getting to launch and retrieves

We'll meet at a designated spot and we'll ride to launch together.
For retrieves, from years of experience, pilots landing out and hitching a ride with locals or a taxi is much more practical than waiting for the group van. That's why we now solely rely on local transportation which brings you back to launch or town for less than $5. The pre-trip briefing will provide all the necessary information for pilots to effectively use public transportation for this purpose.

pilot experience required

Since the tour is designed around paragliding XC, pilots must be comfortable self-launching and be comfortable landing outside a designated landing zone. Pilots from all over the world are welcome to join the fun, with the ability to communicate in English or Spanish a must.