Sierra de Pejines

Sierra de Pejines is regarded as an excellent school site near Toledo, Spain, at 867 m, with easy launches on nearly every orientation except south — only missing a south-facing takeoff from an otherwise complete set. Ridge-soaring and thermal-ridge conditions run well through spring and summer, and landings are easy on a gentle slope, reinforcing the site's reputation as a place to learn. Access is from the Pulgar–Noez road, where several tracks branch off to the right, each leading to a different usable face of the hill; from the parking area, the final approach to launch is on foot. The one hazard worth knowing: in strong wind, watch for lee-side turbulence and a venturi effect that forms at the east-facing takeoff — conditions that are fine for a school day can turn sharp there once the wind picks up.

Launch & conditions

Launches cover nearly every orientation except south, and are considered easy — this is a genuine school site. Watch for the venturi effect at the east-facing takeoff in strong wind.

Getting there & local rules

From the Pulgar–Noez road, several tracks branch off to the right, each reaching a different usable face of the hill; the final stretch to launch is on foot.

Local rules & hazards

In strong wind, watch out for lee-side turbulence and the venturi effect that forms at the east-facing takeoff.

Check conditions before you fly

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