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Event info
Event will be held on JANUARY 15-21 2017. Online Registration Open 1 Agust 2016. Registration and Practice Day January 15th. First task Monday January 16th. Last task will be on Saturday January 21th.
Format
*The event will be run in general according to FAI Sporting code rules for paragliding Cross country competitions.
Flying site
Valle de Bravo is known for being not only a good place to fly but also for its consistency of many good and reliable flyable days. The best flying season starts on January and it goes until April when the rain season starts.
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Prize funds and scoring categories
- Fun Class
- Recreation Class
- Sport Class
- X-Class
- Competition Class
- Rookie class
- Womens class
- Open Class
Contacts
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General questions
- Director
- director@monarcaopen.com
Event info
Event will be held on JANUARY 15-21 2017. Online Registration Open 1 Agust 2016. Registration and Practice Day January 15th. First task Monday January 16th. Last task will be on Saturday January 21th.
Format
*The event will be run in general according to FAI Sporting code rules for paragliding Cross country competitions.
*The event is restricted to certified gliders.
*There will be trophy winners based on each glider class.
*There will be a separate class for those who have minimal experience (Rookie's) and one for the Girls.
*We will set the task and explain why we set it and how to do it.
*We show pilots the best way to go, where the thermals are, and where the difficult sections are.
*We stay on the same emergency channel, and us it for informing of CAT levels, and window times etc.
*We do a visual de-briefing at the base at night, using track logs on google earth or similar. that way the pilots see the winning routes and get an understanding of what to do in future.
*All pilots are welcome to join briefings and ask questions and contribute to the experts de-brief.
*We have seminars on XC, SIV and other useful subjects during bad weather or in the evening.
*It is all about inclusion and instruction, we have a few top guns but they must be helpful to others and there is no elitism or room for ego’s.
*We want to create a Fun, challenging, and inclusive flying environment.
Mobile Phone Note It's strongly suggested to acquire a Mexican SIM card from Mexican mobile telephone to use during the competition for coverage and dialing feasibility. Usually pre-paid system SIM cards cost no more than $5 US Dlls. and a pre-paid system cheap mobile unit with SIM card included around $30 US Dlls.
Selection and entry fee
All registration and selection are done here http://www.monarcaopen.com/
In the case of the event being over subscribed a priority selection criteria for pilots may be introduced.
A number of places will be reserved by the organisation.
Team entries will be prioritised where possible (see teams below).
Approved GPS listScoring will be using FS check out the GPSdump website for details of supported GPS'. We have cables for the common models but bring your own cable if you've got one and label it as yours. Pilots are responsible for ensuring they have a cable available to download their GPS.
Eligibility & Equipment - Pilots
i) Maximum 125 pilots.
ii) Competing pilots must hold equivalent F.A.I. IPPI 4.
iii) Competing pilots must have full liability, medical and repatriation insurance.
iv) Competing Pilots must satisfy themselves that they are adequately experienced to compete and fly in the prevailing conditions at Laragne in June/July.
v) Pilots must carry 2m radio utilisable in the bands between 140 and 145 MHz
vi) Pilots must carry a recently repacked reserve parachute
vii) Scoring will be by approved GPS, check list on GPSdump website for details of approved type, see link.
viii) GPS must be capable of recording altitude in the track log.
Eligibility - Gliders
i) Paragliders must be Certified - this is a class competition and no open class gliders will be accepted. Gliders should have appropriate EN/DHV stickers, gliders not bearing stickers will be scrutinised as will all prize winning gliders.
ii) Only paragliders Certified to EN A to D standards or DHV equivalents are acceptable.
iii) EN D gliders and CCC certified gliders, Open class gliders without any certification are permitted only with the relevant documentation, as stated in Section 7B of the FAI Sporting Code.
Eligibility - Teams
i) Teams made up of 4 pilots, scores for best 3 in each task to count
ii) Teams will contain a maximum of one X-Class pilot
ii) A number of places will be reserved for club or school teams
Format - Competition
a) The competition is proposed as a fun paragliding XC event. It may also include;
i) An accuracy element in goal field.
ii) Other competition tasks other than XC flying
Format - Tasks
i) Tasks will only be set in appropriate conditions
ii) Tasks will be preceded by a weather and site briefing and information from meet director and where possible top pilots on their planned route for the task.
iii) Tasks will, where possible, be set to maximise pilots in goal - (>50%)
iv) A turnpoint map of this area will be provided.
Retrieves
There will be a full retrieve service along the course of the task and transport to take off each day from the briefings.
Entry fee
$275 until November 30th.
$325 from December 1st.
For the fee, organizers will conduct the competitions and provide:
Transportation to take off and retrieval
Snak pack & water, maps, sponsors gifts and welcome dinner
METHOD OF PAYMENT
You can pay online with Paypal
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More info about payments: claudia@alas.com.mx
WIRE TRANSFERS OF MONEY
SANTANDER
IRMA MARGARITA PALACIOS SAINZ
CUENTA: 60553299927
CLABE INTERBANCARIA: 014457605532999270
Cancellations
a) Entry fee will be refunded minus 50 U.S. (Admin fee) for cancellations before 1st of December, zero thereafter.
b) Accepted entries are non transferable.
Prize fund and scoring categories
Classes will be based on EN certification.
Fun - EN A
Recreation - EN B or below
Sport - EN C or below
X-Class - EN D or below
Competition Class CCC gliders designed for PWC or below
The organization retains the right to make a final decision on glider class.
Events Prizes
a) Prizes awarded for first, second and third in class subject to numbers of participants.
b) Prizes for teams on the basis of accumulated points of the top 3 per task in each team.
General schedule
9:00 - Training Day
11:00 - 17:00 - Official Registration
19:00 - 20:30 - Mandatory Safety Briefing
Monday, Jan 16, - Saturday, Jan 21, 2017
Contest flying days
Daily schedule
Accommodation and Activities
IF YOU NEED INFORMATION OR REQUEST SPECIAL NEEDS PLEASE CONTACT: alas@alas.com.mx
CHEAP ACCOMMODATION PILOTS COMING TO MONARCA OPEN
*PERSON X NIGHT $240
*BREAKFAST $100
*LUNCH $120
*DINNER $100
*COMPLETE PACKAGE $470
CAPACITY: 140 PEOPLE
Cati Cortés Gutiérrez
Cel. 55 67 05 96 61
Ofna. 55730250, 55135228, 55735613 ext 114
Mail: ventas@espacioagora.com
www.espacioagora.com
VALLE DE BRAVO HOTELS
HOTEL MISIÓN REFUGIO DEL SALTO
Address: Fontana Brava s/n Col. Avandaro, C.P. 51200
Mision Refugio del Salto is a unique hotel. It features a beautiful natural waterfall and thousand-year-old trees, witnesses to the history of Valle de Bravo. Our rooms and chalets beautifully decorated, our restaurants and delicious food will make your pleasure or business trips a new and pleasant experience.
Reasons to Stay with Hoteles Mision:
Hotels are equipped for business travel
Abundant event and meeting space
Historically preserved buildings
Access to numerous attractions and recreation activities
Placed in convenient locations near airports for easy travel
Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Affordable rates
Special Rates for pilots and participants on the Paragliding World Cup Super Final
Rates: $1,450 pesos + taxes ALL WEEK
POSADA CHELITA
Address: 16 de Septiembre #506
Simple, clean and well kept. Swimming pool in central patio. Close to the town´s bus station. WiFi.
Rates (per person/per night): Capacity: 44 guests. Room 1: 2 double sized beds, 2 single beds, 6 persons, 900 pesos Room 2: 1 double sized bed, 2 persons, 400 pesos Room 3: 1 double sized bed, 2 persons, 400 pesos Room 4, 1 double sized bed, 2 persons, 400 pesos Room 5: 1 double sized bed, 2 persons, 400 pesos Room 6: 2 double sized beds, 4 persons, 650pesos Room 7: 1 double sized bed and 1 single bed, 3 persons, 500 pesos Room 8: 2 double sized beds, 4 persons, 650 pesos Room 9: 1 double sized bed and 1 single bed, 3 persons, 500 pesos Room 10: 2 double sized beds, 4 persons, 650 pesos Room 11: 2 double sized beds, 4 persons, 650 pesos Room 12: 1 double sized bed and 2 single beds, 4 persons, 650 pesos Room 14: 1 double sized bed, 2 persons, 400 pesos Room 15: 1 double sized bed, 2 persons, 400 pesos Room 16: 1 double sized bed, 2 persons, 400 pesos Room 17: 1 double sized bed, 2 persons, 400 pesos
POSADA CASA VIEJA
Address: Av. Juárez # 101
Nice old town building with clean, fairly big rooms, one block from the main square. WiFi.
Rates (per person/per night): 2 Rooms with 2 Single beds: $ 636.00 pesos 3 Rooms w/ Double size bed: $780.00 pesos 3 Rooms w /King Size bed: $924.00 pesos 1 Room with 1 Double size bed and 1 Single bed: $924.00 pesos 2 Rooms with 1 Double size bed and 2 Single beds: $1,008.00 pesos 1 Room with 2 double sized beds and 1 sinlge bed: $1,212.00 pesos 1 Room with 1 Double size bed and 3 Single beds (w/fireplace): $1,428.00 pesos
HOTEL SAN JOSE
Address: San José # 103
Pretty town house with veranda and garden that makes you feel at home. Some rooms have kitchenette, sitting area and big closets. WiFi
Rates (per room/per night): 5 rooms, wireless internet, each room has kitchenette and mini bar fridge except for single room. 2 Rooms 1 double size bed / 1 single bed (2 persons): 1,200 pesos 1 Room w /double size bed (1 person): 600 pesos 1 Room w /King Size bed (1 person): 950 pesos 1 Room 2 double size beds / 1 single bed (3 persons): 1,450 pesos
HOTEL DALINDA
Address: 16 de Septiembre # 102
Very well kept and quiet hotel at the top of a steep little town street. Rooms with two double beds. WiFi. Big Plus: the pool and garden
Rates (per night): 16 rooms, green areas, pool, parking, wireless internet. Double room w/ 2 double sized beds (2 persons): 1,000 pesos Room with 1 double size bed (1 person): 800 pesos Room with king size bed (1 person): 1,000 pesos
HOTEL CASA NUEVA
Address: Plaza Independencia # 5
Stylish Mexican hotel right off the main square offering good beds in high ceiled rooms. Veranda and inner courtyard with beautiful plants and various sitting areas.
Rates (per person/per night): (Total of 9 Rooms) 5 Rooms with double size bed $ 480.00 pesos 3 Double Rooms with 2 double sized beds $ 680.00 pesos 1 Suite w/double size bed
MESON DE LEYENDAS
Address: Bocanegra # 405
Beautiful historic buiding with lush tropical garden. Stylish Mexican rustic decoration. All rooms have TV, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and security box. Family run and famous for the breakfast buffet included in the price. WiFi.
Rates (per person/per night): Our rates include breakfast buffet. Taxes are NOT included. Standard Rooms: 1, 2 & 3 1 person $1000 MXN 2 persons $1350 MXN 3 persons $1500 MXN 4 persons $1650 MXN Superior deluxe: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 &10 1 person $1300 MXN 2 persons $1650 MXN 3 persons $1800 MXN 4 persons $1950 MXN 5 persons $2100 MXN 6 persons $2250 MXN
CASA ABIERTA
Address: Coliseo # 107
Set in an old town house this cultural center offers a series of bright, nice rooms. You may use the living and conference rooms and patio. Cafeteria service available. WiFi.
Rates (per night): 1 Room with 2 single beds (2 persons): 750 pesos 1 Room with 1 double size bed (1 person): 600 pesos 1 Room with 2 double sized beds and sofa bed (3 persons): 1,000 pesos 2 Identical Rooms with double size bed (shared bathroom) (2 persons): 600 pesos 1 Room with 3 single beds (3 persons): 950 pesos 1 Room with 2 double sized beds and sofa bed (3 persons): 1,000 pesos 1 Room with 1 double size bed (large room) (1 person): 700 pesos 1 Room with 3 single beds (3 persons): 1.000 pesos 1 Room JR: Suite w/King Sise Bed (1 person): 1,000 pesos
LA CASA DEL RÍO
Address: Fontana Brava #7
Beautiful Bed & Breakfast next to a mountain river between Valle de Bravo and Avandaro. Six rooms with private bathroom and fireplace.
Rates (per night): Double occupancy US$ 100; Triple occupancy US$ 130; Suite US$ 135 - Extra person US$ 32
POSADA LAS FERNANDAS
Address: Independencia #502
Typical Mexican village Posada. Rooms are very simple, but have their own bathroom, hot water and TV. Cheapest single rooms in town. Run by a very friendly family. Two blocks from the town´s market.
Rates (per person/per night): Capacity of 40 persons 8 Rooms with 1 double size bed, 1 person: 185 pesos, 2 persons: 250 pesos 4 Rooms with 2 double size beds, 2 persons: 165 pesos / person 1 Room with 3 double size beds, 3 persons, 500 pesos
TEMASCALTEPEC HOTELS
In the Municipality of Temascaltepecwe have 10 sites such as: hotels, villas, condos, cabins and inns that offer accommodation with 134 rooms, with a capacity of 360 people, mentioning that peak occupancy percentage exceeds 100% this indicates that this service must bid more for all tourists to Temascaltepec relatives. Listed below are the most in demand:
HOTEL RANCHO VIEJO
Nº Habitaciones: 22, Nº Huéspedes: 66
Ubicación: San Antonio Albarranes, Km 46.5 Carretera Toluca-Temascaltepec.
Tel. (0155) 55 20 00 22 (01722) 235 1767
www.ranchoviejo.com.mx
Desde: $1,200.00 por persona
HOTEL LA CASONA
Nº Habitaciones: 09 Nº Huéspedes: 14
Ubicación: Calle Iturbide nº 10 Centro
Tel. (01716) 266 5460 (045722) 295 2494
www.lacasonamexico.com
Desde: $960 hasta $1,800.00
HOTEL DEL REAL
Nº Habitaciones: 31, Nº Huéspedes: 95
Ubicación: Cab. Mpal. Rivapalacio nº 3 esq. Malinche, Centro
Tel. (01716) 266 5101 / 5102
Desde: $380 hasta $440
HOTEL LA CASCADA
Nº Habitaciones: 12, Nº Huéspedes: 24
Ubicación: Bo. El Varal, Temascaltepec
Tel. (01716) 266 5410
Desde: $350 hasta $400
HOTEL LAS JUNTAS
Nº Habitaciones: 12, 3 suites y 1 suite presidencial
Nº Huéspedes: 66
Ubicación: Las Juntas, Temascaltepec
Cel. 55 54 07 88 43 y Cel. 72 25 54 22 12
Desde: $495 hasta $1,200.00
HOTEL QUINTA JUANITA
Nº Habitaciones: 4, Nº Huéspedes: 26
Ubicación: Real de Arriba, Temascaltepec
Tel. 266 52 66 cel.722 313 55 74
Desde: $150 por persona
How to get here
The competition will be based at El Peñon, Take Off in Temascaltepec.
TRANSPORTATION FROM MEXICO CITY TO VALLE DE BRAVO: Travel from Mexico City Airport y EL CAMINANTE
SHUTTLES FROM MEXICO CITY INT. AIRPORT-VALLE DE DE BRAVO
We have organize shuttle form Mexico City Airport to Valle de Bravo
Here costs:
1-2 people $1,200pesos (small car)
3-5 people $1,800pesos (smal Van 7 PAX)
6-10 PEOPLE $3,300 (Van 14 PAX)
Normal time is 3:00 hrs
Toll highway $300+ pesos 2:00 hrs
Please contact:
RICARDO TOVAR (MONARCA OPEN Transportation coordinator)
tovr76@hotmail.com
CELL PHONE: 5546165829
Valle de Bravo, Méx., México
Valle de Bravo Mexico
Plane
First, get your flight directly to Mexico City. Having the extra ride on an airplane to the Toluca airport is a waste of money and not that much time saving as you could believe.
Bus
To take a bus ride to Valle go to bus station named "Observatorio" (Observatory). Taxi from Mexico airport to bus station cost $200 Mexican pesos (around 11 euros)
Time schedules for the Valle the bravo bus may vary, but basically you will find daily departures from 5:00 AM up to 5:00 PM, one every hour. (For example, 5:15, 6:15, 7:15 and so on)
Be sure to buy and to ride the "Libramiento" bus route to Valle and *NOT* the "Amanalco" route. The new "Libramiento" route will take you to Valle in less than three hours thanks to the fact that about half of the way uses the new highway.
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
www.alas.com.mx
Contacts
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General questions
- Director
- director@monarcaopen.com