Management Team:
•Meet Director: Vinicius Matuk
•Organiser: Enderson Moreira e Joubert Bitaraes

Rescue Operations: Fernando Brandalize (Zoio)

Supporting Associations:
• Name of your club: AVLI – Associação Voo Livre Ibituruna
•Other Supporters: PMGV – Municipality of Governador Valadares / 776 Eventos.

Event organiser:
Name: Enderson Moreira and Joubert Bitaraes
•Email: endersonmoreira@hotmail.com ; avlibituruna@gmail.com
•Whatsapp:+55 33 98885-2943 / +55 33 988474050

Meet Director:
•Name: Vinicius Matuk
•Email: matukmatuk@gmail.com
•Whatsapp: +55 35 99912-2298

Travel information and Local Support
•Email: avlibituruna@gmail.com

Adress:
2150 Afonso Pena St. – Esplanada, Gov. Valadares – MG, 35010-000

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wduRRcG2yjSVYsEeA

HQ Facilities and Advantages:

The event Headquarters (HQ) will be located at one of the event sponsors’ facilities, providing:

• A large air-conditioned room for pilot reception;
• A smaller meeting room for private staff briefings;
• A reserved area for equipment inspection;
• High-speed dedicated internet for the organization;
• Men’s and women’s restrooms;
• A TV monitor (minimum 29 inches) for pilots to review flights;
• A laser printer with additional toner and paper;
• Workstations/Tables for equipment setup, pilot registration, and scoring verification;
• A notice board for official announcements and results for both the public and pilots.

The HQ is centrally located, offering easy access and ample parking.

Governador Valadares – World Capital of Free Flight

Governador Valadares is located in eastern Minas Gerais State, in the Rio Doce Valley region. It has a population of approximately 280,000 inhabitants. The local terrain is relatively undulating, with average altitudes ranging from 150 to 300 meters, featuring gentle hills, valleys, and watercourses—most notably the plains along the Doce River.
Standing out from the surrounding landscape is Pico da Ibituruna, reaching an altitude of 1,123 meters, where our takeoff area is located.

Distance from HQ:
16.7km / 30 – 60 minutes

Flying Season and Conditions

Based on current meteorological tools and the experience of our staff, the proposed dates align with the Municipal calendar and, more importantly, represent excellent periods for free flight, ensuring safe and high-quality tasks.
Historically, the period from January to May in Governador Valadares has consistently provided the best conditions for high-level competitions.
For those who “bet” on the influence of the Full Moon, both proposed dates fall under its cycle to ensure the local weather conditions are maximized.
The first proposed date is characterized by higher temperatures and a larger “flight window” with longer days; however, there is a possibility of quick rain showers early in the morning or at the end of the day.
Between January and April, the last two editions of the PWC (Paragliding World Cup) SuperFinal were held in Governador Valadares, with over 90% of the days being flyable and resulting in successful, competitive tasks.

Pico da Ibituruna:

Pico da Ibituruna: Pico da Ibituruna stands at 1,123m ASL (Above Sea Level) and approximately 860m above the surrounding landscape. The regional terrain is relatively flat, featuring small rolling hills between 150 to 300 meters, and a reliable network of paved roads.
The wind is predominantly light, generally not exceeding 8 to 12 km/h.
This allows for a wide variety of tasks to be set in virtually any direction, with an average total distance of 75 km per task.

Landing and Flying Conditions:

Throughout the entire region, there are many large areas suitable for landing with unrestricted access. This ensures safe flying and landing, with easy access for retrieve and emergency services.

Thermals: Thermals are generally wide and smooth, rarely exceeding 3 to 4 m/s.

Take off area:

Owned and managed by the Municipality of Governador Valadares, the takeoff area is extremely spacious and covered in grass, allowing for the simultaneous launch of more than ten paragliders. On average, it takes only 30 minutes for all pilots to take off in a competition with 125 to 150 participants..

Landing Areas / Goals:

A large number of goals are scattered throughout the flying region (indicated by red dots on the map). Each goal provides safe landing space for at least three paragliders simultaneously and is free of hazardous obstacles. These sites will be rigorously inspected during the two weeks leading up to the competition to ensure no new obstacles have emerged that could increase the risk of accidents.

The main goal, Feira da Paz, will be equipped with full infrastructure for comfort and safety at the end of each task, including a dedicated Fire Department emergency and rescue team on standby.

On every task day, a tent will be set up at the designated goal to provide a clear visual signal for pilots, as well as shelter for both pilots and visitors. Additionally, an ample supply of windsocks and markers will be used to clearly indicate any potentially hazardous areas.

It is worth mentioning that, in addition to the numerous official goals, the region is abundant in excellent landing areas. These are spread across the entire territory, offering easy access for retrieve teams and no issues with local landowners.

The city has a good hospital infrastructure, both public and private, with specialized care for
cases of bone and/or neurological trauma.
The organization will have a social assistance structure to support/assist pilots and their
families in case of serious or minor accidents, facilitating rapid examination and care in possible
emergencies.

The hospitals operating in the city are:

PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK
Hospital Municipal de Governador Valadares R. Teófilo Otoni, 361 – Esplanada, Gov. Valadares – MG, 35020-600
Hospital Bom Samaritano R. Ranulfo Álvares de Almeida, 1620 – Vila Isa, Gov. Valadares – MG, 35044-220
UPA 24 Hours (Urgent Care Center) – Governador Valadares R. Ranulfo Álvares de Almeida, 1620 – Vila Isa, Gov. Valadares – MG, 35044-220

PRIVATE HEALTH NETWORK
Hospital Unimed Gov. Valadares Av. Veneza, 1300 – Grã-Duquesa, Gov. Valadares – MG, 35057-730
Hospital São Lucas de Governador Valadares R. Barão do Rio Branco, 662 – Centro, Gov. Valadares – MG, 35010-030

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Championships in Governador Valadares are supported by the Minas Gerais State Fire Department, which is always present with a fully equipped vehicle and a team of three to four personnel.
The Emergency Medical Service (SAMU 192) is consistently present at the launch site and remains on standby in the city throughout the entire event period.
An aerial rescue unit is stationed in the city at the 5th BRAVE (State Regional Aviation Base), reducing emergency response time to less than 30 minutes.

By Plane

There are daily flights to and from Governador Valadares operated by Azul Airlines. For more information, visit: www.voeazul.com.br

By Car

From Belo Horizonte: Via BR-262 and BR-381 (Distance: 340 km / 211 miles)

From Rio de Janeiro: Via BR-116 (Distance: 590 km / 366 miles)

From São Paulo: Via BR-116 (Distance: 920 km / 571 miles)

By bus

Traveling by bus to Governador Valadares is certainly one of the simplest and most affordable options. Despite the long distances, the buses are comfortable, equipped with air conditioning and reclining seats.

Main Companies:

· From Belo Horizonte (Approx. 6-hour trip): Viação Gontijo, www.gontijo.com.br

· From Vitória (Approx. 6-hour trip): Viação Águia Branca, www.aguiabranca.com.br

· From Rio de Janeiro (Approx. 11-hour trip): Viação Rio Doce, www.viacaoriodoce.com.br

· From São Paulo (Approx. 14-hour trip): Viação Kaissara, https://kaissara.com.br

By Train

The train service operates on a line that departs from either Belo Horizonte or Vitória. It is a relatively slow journey, but it is very well-priced and an interesting cultural experience. “Executive class” (assentos executivos) is the best option, featuring air-conditioned cars and comfortable seats, with only a small price difference compared to other ticket classes.

Information at the Governador Valadares Railway Station:

· Phone: +55 33 3274-4471

· Website: Vale Passenger Train Official Site

Official Event Hotel: IBITURUNA CENTER HOTEL
Site: www.ibiturunacenterhotel.com.br
Contact: +55 33 3202-9999

Gold Class Hotels (Approx. R$ 200/day)

Pousada Jeito de Minas | +55 33 3276-7797
San Diego Hotel | +55 33 3508-1300
Benvenuto Hotel | www.benvenutopalacehotel.com.br | +55 33 3278-7001
Real Minas Hotel | www.realminas.com.br | +55 33 3271-6751

Silver Class Hotels (Approx. R$ 120 to 150/day)

Panorama Center Hotel | +55 33 3271-7840
Hotel Evereste | +55 33 3202-8050Hotel Serra Lima | +55 33 3272-2003

Economy Class Hotels (Approx. R$ 80 to 120/day)
Hotel São Salvador | +55 33 3279-4200

Pilot Transport to Launch: Four buses will be available to transport pilots to the takeoff area.

Retrieve Services: For the retrieve, three vans and one minibus will be deployed along the main roads of the region, as specified in the daily task briefing.

Specialized Vehicles: In addition to the standard transport fleet, the organization will provide 4×4 trucks for rescues in locations with difficult access.

Equipment Handling: Pilots’ equipment will be transported in covered, enclosed trucks to ensure safety and protection.

Staff and Communication:

• All vehicles will have a staff member on board who is familiar with the region and the rescue operations.
• Every vehicle will be equipped with communication devices.
• The rescue coordination will be managed from a communication hub at Pico da Ibituruna, covering nearly 100% of the flying area.

Important Notes:

• The number of rescue vehicles may be adjusted based on the total number of pilots utilizing the event’s retrieve service.
• All pilots will have access to the official competition retrieve service.

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