Balloon Flight Dawn from Château-d'Oex

5.01 reviewsChâteau-d'OexOperated by Ballons Château-d'OexWeather

You’ll take off in the first light of morning and experience a special magic in the balloon up to 3000 m above sea level. Depending on the wind direction, the flight will continue over the Gruyères or Saanenland regions.

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Highlights
  • Watch the pilot prepare for the balloon flight.
  • Rise in the balloon at first light of morning
  • Fly at 3,000 m above sea level over the morning landscape
  • Enjoy the pleasant, smooth flight
  • Enjoy a cozy drink after your balloon flight.
  • Taste specialties from the Pays-d'Enhaut
Description

Very early in the morning, you meet the pilot and watch as they prepare for the flight. You can see the balloon envelope being inflated. With the rising sun, the balloon takes off with you and other guests.

You float over the stunning landscapes of the Pays-d’Enhaut. You ascend to 3,000 m above sea level. Depending on the wind direction, you then fly over the Greyerzerland or the Saanenland.

After landing, you help pack up the balloon. To finish off, you celebrate the adventure together with a cozy drink. There are delicious specialties from the Pays-d’Enhaut to enjoy.

Practical Information:

  • The temperatures are similar to those on the ground, and there is no breeze.
  • Clothing: sporty and seasonal, good warm footwear, and a head covering.

Swiss Activities Tip

With your voucher for "Espace Ballon", you get the chance for another experience in Château-d'Oex. The museum features the interactive exhibition "The Invention of Flight". Or you can simulate a balloon ride in 4D and enjoy the scenery across all four seasons. Unique worldwide is a balloon flight simulator that lets you virtually control your own balloon.

Inclusions
  • 1:00 to 1:30 hours of hot air balloon flight

  • Total duration of the adventure is 3:00 to 4:00 hours

  • Professional introduction by the pilot

  • Return transport from the landing site

  • A welcome drink

  • Tasting products from the Pays-d'Enhaut

  • A flight diploma

  • A voucher for Espace Ballon, valid for the same day

Meeting point

Festival International de Ballons, Rte de Saanen, 1660 Château-d’Œx, oder nach Vereinbarung

Festival International de Ballons, Rte de Saanen, 1660 Château-d’Œx, Schweiz

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Important information

Booking on request

This offer is based on the availability of the provider. The booking must first be confirmed by the provider. They will contact you after the booking. If the activity cannot be carried out, you will receive a full refund.

  • You'll receive the meeting point and exact time from the provider the day before the flight
  • Minimum height: 1.20 m
  • You must be able to stand for the entire flight
  • Not suitable for: Pregnant people and individuals with serious health issues
  • Not suitable for those who have done a dive or donated blood in the last 24 hours
  • Not suitable for individuals under the influence of psychoactive substances.

Provider

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Ballons Château-d'Oex

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It was magical. Everything I could’ve hoped it would be and more. What a wonderful place to fly!

Lauren

US

8 Sept 2026

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