Fly XC in Valle de Bravo

overview

These trips are ideal for intermediate and advanced paragliding pilots wanting to fly XC in Valle de Bravo. This trip will fit your particular XC needs: whether it's experiencing the beauty of arriving at the lake for a technical 15 km flight, or a 120 km triangle that touches distant waypoints, this trip will prepare you to embark on your specific XC challenge in a safe and fun way. We fly routes based on the day's conditions. And because we all have individual abilities and goals, we naturally break off into smaller groups that fly different routes. This avoids the pressure of keeping up with others, makes it fun, and keeps it safe. Pilots receive a robust introduction to Valle, specific technical guidance, daily group conversations and pilot debriefs. With flyamigo, you'll be flying with amigos.

why Valle

Given Valle de Bravo's exceptional conditions and terrain, there are so many ways to fly XC. Valle de Bravo is a majestic place to fly, and is one of the most consistent places to fly 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 flying 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 XC 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 fly, 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.

what's included

• 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, etc.
• Access to flyamigo's "Valle bible" that has been curated over the last ten years
• Complimentary shuttle from/to MEX airport and Valle on specific travel days
• Accommodations (private room in a clean Mexican posada)
• Rides to launch
• XC routes based on the day's conditions
• Premium group tracking software leveraging your existing instrumentation (e.g. FlySkyHy, Naviter, Inreach, etc.)
• Team XC flying (when appropriate, depends on pilot experience)
• Trip leader that is fluent in English & Spanish, and has been flying in Valle for over a decade
• Pilot-specific, in-the-air XC guiding (optional for an additional charge)
• Immeasurable stoke from flying Valle with like-minded pilots!

Not included is airfare, food, health & travel insurance, Peñon club fee, specific instruction towards ratings, and paragliding equipment (wing, helmet, radio, vario, etc.). Retrieve is also not included, because in Valle de Bravo, when flying XC, it's much more effective to use taxis. Most pilots can get back to Valle for less than $5 USD using taxis. The pre-trip briefing will provide all the necessary information for pilots to effectively use public transportation for this purpose.

trip guide

Lucas Soler has been flying Valle de Bravo since 2015. Lucas is an USHPA P4 rated pilot, with 500+ hrs of airtime. He'll choose flying XC with friends any day, over pursuing personal distance records alone.
Born in Spain, Lucas has lived in the United States for over four decades, and speaks both English and Spanish natively.

cost

XC trip is $1,050 USD. Join two sessions back-to-back, and we'll discount $400 on the second session.
Payments are non-refundable unless a suitable replacement is found for your spot. Please see our Refund Policy accessible at the footer of this page.

trip dates

• Trip 1: Mon Dec 7 - Sat Dec 12, 2026 (OPEN, accepting signups)
• Trip 2: Mon Dec 14 - Sat Dec 19, 2026 (OPEN, accepting signups)

The above dates reflect six flying days. Travel dates should be outside these dates.

daily routine

Each day we'll take the van to launch, which starts the stoke for the day. We'll hold a pilot meeting at launch to discuss weather, safety, recommended flight paths/tasks, etc. Every evening, we'll offer optional technical debriefs for those that want to share their experiences and gauge their learning.

pilot experience required

Pilots must be comfortable launching on their own. Pilots from all over the world are welcome to join the fun, with the ability to communicate in English or Spanish a must.

the sign up process

1. Submit the Sign Up form (or use button below)
2. We'll reach out to answer questions and collect the fee
3. You'll receive an invitation for the online pre-session briefing about two months prior to the trip start