Siete Pilillas – Pegalajar – Jaen – Mancha Real

Siete Pilillas is a thermal and soaring launch above Pegalajar in Jaén, Spain, at around 930 m, flying with winds from the north, northeast and northwest. The take-off itself is very nicely prepared and easy to use — but the mountain forms a venturi, so any wind that's already a bit strong gets squeezed and accelerated right at launch. Treat a moderate forecast wind with real caution here rather than judging conditions by feel alone. The site sits at the high point of the road between Pegalajar and Mancha Real, almost like a small mountain pass, which makes it simple to find and reach. Landing is well organized: the main LZ is down in Mancha Real, which also gives the site its name, with a bail-out LZ available if needed, and pilots also sometimes land back near take-off itself. With a well-prepared ramp and flexible landing options, Siete Pilillas is a solid, easy-access site for pilots who respect what the venturi effect can do to wind on a stronger day.

Launch & conditions

The ramp itself is very nicely prepared and easy to use, but the mountain forms a venturi — wind that's already a bit strong gets squeezed and accelerated right at launch. Treat a moderate forecast with real caution here.

Getting there & local rules

Sits at the high point of the road between Pegalajar and Mancha Real, almost like a small mountain pass — easy to find.

Check conditions before you fly

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