Bom Retiro (SC), Morro Do Claudio 2

Bom Retiro's Morro do Claudio 2 launch sits at 1,169 m in the hills of Santa Catarina state, a short walk from a viewpoint over two valleys near the highest ground in the state. Pilots come here for a straightforward mix of ridge lift and thermals, with committed XC potential when the day builds — yet the site sees relatively few visitors, so conditions often go unrecorded and unclaimed. Wind from north through northeast and around to southwest and northwest keeps the launch workable across a range of days, and a wide choice of landing options in multiple directions gives pilots room to adapt if the wind shifts mid-flight. The approach is part of the experience: after parking, an easy hike of around 2 km brings you to the takeoff, which is calm and open enough to suit less experienced pilots as well as seasoned ones. Because this remains an under-flown corner of southern Brazil, checking current local knowledge before you fly — rather than relying solely on archived notes — is especially worthwhile here.

Launch & conditions

Takeoff is a short walk from town, calm and spacious with a wide view over two valleys — comfortable for pilots of varied experience, not just experts.

Getting there & local rules

From Bom Retiro, drive to a small parking area, then hike roughly 2 km (about 20 minutes) on an easy trail to launch. The town is about 120 km from Florianópolis and 90 km from Lages via highway BR-282.

Local rules & hazards

No flight restrictions are reported for this area, but as with any lesser-flown Brazilian site, confirm current conditions locally before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Bom Retiro (SC), Morro Do Claudio 2, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Bom Retiro (SC), Morro Do Claudio 2 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.