Hot Air Balloon Flight from Château-d'Oex
Highlights
- Assist the pilot with preparations for the balloon flight
- Fly over magnificent landscapes in the balloon
- Enjoy the pleasant, peaceful flight
- Receive a drink and taste local specialties from Pays-d'Enhaut after the flight
Description
Very early in the morning, you meet the pilot and observe the preparations. You can watch the balloon envelope being inflated. Later, the balloon takes off with you and other guests onboard.
You float over the stunning landscapes of Pays-d’Enhaut. Depending on the wind direction, you then fly over the Gruyère region or the Saanenland.
After landing, you assist with packing up the balloon. At the end, you celebrate the adventure together with a cosy drink. Accompanying this are delicious specialties from Pays-d’Enhaut.
Practical Information:
- Temperatures are similar to ground level, with no wind draft
- Clothing: casual and seasonal, good warm footwear and a hat
Swiss Activities Tip
With your voucher for “Espace Ballon”, you gain the opportunity for another adventure in Château-d'Oex. The museum features the interactive exhibition “The Invention of Flight”. Or you can simulate a hot air balloon ride in 4D and experience the landscape across all four seasons. Uniquely worldwide is a hot air balloon simulator, allowing you to virtually pilot your own balloon.
Departure times by season
The departure times vary by season:
- December-January-February: 08:30 - 09:30 hours
- March-April: 08:30 - 07:30 hours
- May-June: 07:00 - 06:30 hours
- July-August: 06:00 and 06:30 hours, depending on temperature
- September-October-November: 07:30 - 08:30 hours
Please note that you will be informed of the meeting location and exact time by the provider the day before the balloon flight.
Inclusions
1:00 to 1:30 hours hot-air balloon flight
Total adventure duration 3:00 to 4:00 hours
Professional briefing by the pilot
Return transfer from the landing site
A beverage
Tasting of products from Pays-d'Enhaut
Flight diploma
Entry voucher for Espace Ballon, valid on 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
Important information
- Meeting point and exact time will be provided by the provider the day before the flight
- Minimum height: 1.20 m
- You must be able to stand throughout the entire flight.
- Not suitable for: pregnant women and individuals with serious health issues
- Not suitable for: people who have dived or donated blood within the last 24 hours
- Not suitable for: individuals under the influence of psychoactive substances
Provider
Operated by
Ballons Château-d'Oex
Verified provider