Montseny – Turó de l Home

Montseny – Turó de l'Home is the highest peak of Catalonia's Pre-Serralada Litoral at 1,712 m, close to Barcelona and inside a park protected since 1928. Traditionally a hang-gliding zone, modern paragliders (glide ratio around 6:1) can now enjoy it too, though better alternatives usually exist. Spanish pilots prefer the winter season here — summer brings heavy wind and rocky thermals.

Launch & conditions

Two launches at 1,700 m and 1,400 m, orientations SW and S. Low glide ratio (5.5). Off/flight/landing: launch progressive and easy, comprehensive and grass. Thermal and dynamic flight all along the ridge, then a 7 km long glide (power line halfway). Favourable in loose S-component wind and breezes.

Getting there & local rules

Paved road with an intermediate track section, in good condition. Landing: preferred at Mosqueroles fields with some alternatives — because there's a lot of forest around, scout the 3 landing sites first before takeoff.

Local rules & hazards

Spanish pilots prefer the winter season here — summer brings heavy wind and rocky thermals. Because of the forest cover, always scout the landing options before launching. Watch for the power line about halfway along the glide to landing.

Check conditions before you fly

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