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Launch from Cerro Arco and glide 25 minutes over Mendoza’s vineyards with a licensed instructor, HD video, and a post-flight glass of local wine. This tandem paragliding experience pairs a scenic 4x4 approach with a curated, beginner-friendly flight.
Launch from Cerro Arco and glide 25 minutes over Mendoza’s vineyards with a licensed instructor, HD video, and a post-flight glass of local wine. This tandem paragliding experience pairs a scenic 4x4 approach with a curated, beginner-friendly flight.
You climb into a cool 4x4 as the city thins behind you and the air sharpens with altitude. The van rattles up the service road to Cerro Arco, where the launch ridge looks out over Mendoza’s patchwork of vineyards and the distant spine of the Andes. When the instructor clips you in, the world tilts and then opens — about 25 minutes of silent glide punctuated by thermals that lift you along the Mendocina foothills.
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Operated by Andusfly Parapente · Mendoza, Mendoza Province
You climb into a cool 4x4 as the city thins behind you and the air sharpens with altitude. The van rattles up the service road to Cerro Arco, where the launch ridge looks out over Mendoza’s patchwork of vineyards and the distant spine of the Andes. When the instructor clips you in, the world tilts and then opens — about 25 minutes of silent glide punctuated by thermals that lift you along the Mendocina foothills.
Cerro Arco sits on the eastern edge of the Andean foothills; the rock and scrub here tell a short geological story of uplift, erosion, and alluvial fans feeding into the plains. Mendoza’s landscape is tightly bound to wine culture and mountain weather — the same dry, windy conditions that make this valley ideal for paragliding also shaped the region’s irrigation-driven agriculture.
The experience is practical and curated: a licensed tandem pilot, HD photos and video, a custom flight certificate, and a complimentary glass of local wine at landing. Operators run seasonal flights but can cancel for unsafe winds. Expect a short uphill approach, an easy running launch, and a controlled landing on compact soil near the pickup point.
Bring layers, wear sturdy shoes for the launch zone, and plan for dust and gusts. Morning flights often have cleaner air and lighter crosswinds; afternoons can offer stronger thermals but more turbulence. For a quick, high-adrenaline introduction to the Andes, this tandem flight balances spectacle with safety and local flavor.
easy.
4 hours (includes transfer and prep; flight ~25 minutes).
Minimal fitness required—be able to run 5–10 steps and stand on uneven ground; comfortable mobility for boarding a 4x4.
Typical tandem airtime is about 20–30 minutes; the full activity lasts roughly four hours including the 4x4 approach, briefing, and post-flight procedures.
Children from 5 years can fly and infants must sit on laps; weight restrictions may apply—provide your weight at booking and confirm with the operator for safety limits.
Flights are canceled for unsafe winds or storms; operators usually offer a full refund if canceled 24 hours before departure or the same day if conditions are unsafe.
No—this is a tandem flight with a licensed instructor who manages launching, steering, and landing; basic mobility and ability to follow instructions are required.
The eastern Andean foothills around Mendoza have long been crucial grazing and transit zones; modern adventure tourism here grew with local operators adapting to the valley’s predictable winds.
Operators emphasize no-fly zones near nesting raptors and ask guests to avoid trampling scrub; stick to established approach roads and pack out waste to protect fragile semi-arid slopes.
Andusfly Parapente operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You climb into a cool 4x4 as the city thins behind you and the air sharpens with altitude. The van rattles up the service road to Cerro Arco, where the launch ridge looks out over Mendoza’s patchwork of vineyards and the distant spine of the Andes. When the instructor clips you in, the world tilts and then opens — about 25 minutes of silent glide punctuated by thermals that lift you along the Mendocina foothills.
You climb into a cool 4x4 as the city thins behind you and the air sharpens with altitude. The van rattles up the service road to Cerro Arco, where the launch ridge looks out over Mendoza’s patchwork of vineyards and the distant spine of the Andes. When the instructor clips you in, the world tilts and then opens — about 25 minutes of silent glide punctuated by thermals that lift you along the Mendocina foothills.
Cerro Arco sits on the eastern edge of the Andean foothills; the rock and scrub here tell a short geological story of uplift, erosion, and alluvial fans feeding into the plains. Mendoza’s landscape is tightly bound to wine culture and mountain weather — the same dry, windy conditions that make this valley ideal for paragliding also shaped the region’s irrigation-driven agriculture.
The experience is practical and curated: a licensed tandem pilot, HD photos and video, a custom flight certificate, and a complimentary glass of local wine at landing. Operators run seasonal flights but can cancel for unsafe winds. Expect a short uphill approach, an easy running launch, and a controlled landing on compact soil near the pickup point.
Bring layers, wear sturdy shoes for the launch zone, and plan for dust and gusts. Morning flights often have cleaner air and lighter crosswinds; afternoons can offer stronger thermals but more turbulence. For a quick, high-adrenaline introduction to the Andes, this tandem flight balances spectacle with safety and local flavor.