Paraglider soaring over El Penon in Valle de Bravo

Build Your Custom Valle de Bravo Trip

4 days, a week, two weeks. You tell us your dates, we handle the rest.

Not everyone has 10 days. We get it. Whether you have a long weekend or half a month, Damien will put together a flying plan that makes the most of your time in Valle de Bravo. Every trip includes housing, meals, transport to launch, and daily radio-guided instruction. You tell us your dates, we handle the rest.

Choose Your Trip Length

4-5 Days

Focused Thermalling

You fly every day, twice a day when conditions allow. Perfect if you are short on time but want real improvement. You will not master the site in 4 days but you will leave with skills you did not have when you arrived.

Best for: P2 pilots building thermal basics, or experienced pilots who just want a few days of great flying

What to expect: 8-10 flights, daily ground school, evening debriefs

7 Days

The Sweet Spot

Enough time to get comfortable with the site, build solid thermal skills, and start working on XC fundamentals. You get a rest day to explore Valle de Bravo without feeling like you are wasting flying time.

Best for: Pilots who want meaningful progression without committing to a full 10 days

What to expect: 12-14+ flights, ground school, XC introduction, one rest day

10-14 Days

The Full Transformation

By day five you stop thinking about mechanics and start reading the sky. By day eight you are flying routes you would not have attempted on day one. The extra days are where the real breakthroughs happen.

Best for: Pilots who want to make the biggest jump in their flying, or pilots combining thermalling and XC instruction

What to expect: 20+ flights, thermalling progression, XC flights with retrieve, multiple rest days, deep site knowledge

See the 10 Day Package details

How long should you come for?

Here is the honest truth: more days means more progression. The first 2-3 days are orientation and building comfort. Days 4-6 are where skills start clicking. Days 7-10 are where the real transformation happens. If you can swing 7+ days, you will get significantly more out of the trip than a 4-day visit. But even 4 days at El Penon is better than 4 days at most sites in the world.

Every Trip Includes

Housing

Comfortable accommodation near the flying site and town center.

Airport Transfer

Pickup and dropoff from Mexico City or Toluca airport.

Daily Transport

Shuttle to El Penon launch and back every flying day.

Radio Instruction

Damien coaches every flight in real time over the radio.

Evening Debriefs

Review your flights, set goals for tomorrow.

Gear Spares

Radios, varios, chargers if you forget something.

Retrieve Service

XC retrieve support so you can fly without worrying about getting back.

Tell Us Your Dates

Share your availability and skill level. Damien will build a trip around your schedule.

Or call Damien directly: 801-244-4791

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Common Questions

Is there a minimum trip length?

We recommend at least 4 days to make the travel worthwhile. Shorter than that and you spend more time traveling than flying.

Is it cheaper per day for longer trips?

Contact Damien for pricing. Longer trips generally offer better value per day since fixed costs like airport transport are spread across more flying days.

Can I extend my trip if I am having a great time?

If housing and schedule allow, absolutely. It happens more often than you would think.

Can I combine a clinic with extra free-flying days?

Yes. Many pilots do a 5-day thermalling clinic and add 2-3 days of independent flying with daily guidance. Talk to Damien about building a hybrid schedule.