Gamonal – Angliru

Gamonal – Angliru is a thermal and cross-country launch at around 1,442 m in Asturias, Spain, on the slopes near the famous Angliru climb, with an easterly wind. The take-off is elevated and quick — pilots describe being airborne within just a few steps of the ramp, so little run-up room is needed to get flying. Reaching it means driving the N-630 between Oviedo and Mieres to the Santa Eulalia service area, then continuing on toward Angliru itself. Landing options sit along the same corridor: back near the N-630 exit at Santa Eulalia, continuing a few kilometres further on. It's a straightforward, easy-access Asturian site — good for pilots who want an efficient east-facing thermal launch without a long approach hike, set in the dramatic green mountain scenery the region is known for.

Launch & conditions

The take-off is elevated with a short run — pilots describe being airborne within a few steps of launching.

Getting there & local rules

Drive the N-630 between Oviedo and Mieres to the Santa Eulalia service area, then continue toward Angliru. Landing options sit along the same road, near the Santa Eulalia exit and a few kilometres further on.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Gamonal – Angliru, 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 Gamonal – Angliru with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.