PASSENGER FLIGHTS DURING THE FESTIVAL

Enjoy the unique experience of flying in a hot-air balloon ! And what could be better than flying during the festival ?

Book now and take off!

Enter the take-off area, take your place in the basket, and get ready to enjoy a unique experience!
In front of you, the mountains of the Pays-d’Enhaut reveal their rocky cliffs.

Whether you choose a passenger flight or a private flight, enjoy an unforgettable moment above the alpine landscapes, accompanied by professional pilots.

PASSENGER FLIGHTS

A shared experience

Board a hot-air balloon and experience the magic of a balloon flight in a shared basket.
This option is ideal for discovering the Balloon Festival in a friendly atmosphere.

You will fly over the region in complete safety, accompanied by an experienced pilot, and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains.

Prices:

CHF 350.– from 16 years old
CHF 210.– from 8 to 16 years old

One ticket corresponds to one seat per person in the basket.

PRIVATE FLIGHTS

An exclusive experience

Treat yourself to a privileged moment with a fully privatized flight.
The basket is reserved exclusively for you (1 to 3 people) and your pilot, for an intimate, personalized, and memorable experience.

Ideal for a special occasion, a marriage proposal, a gift, or simply to experience the Balloon Festival in an exclusive way.

Price:

CHF 1,600.– for 1 to 3 people
Private basket, alone with the pilot

Date

Every day at 9.30 am or at 2:30 pm.

Only morning flights are available for online pre-sale. Afternoon flights can be purchased exclusively on-site, on the same day, at the passenger desk.

Meet 30 minutes before your flight time.

Duration

A 40-minute flight. Total duration of 3h~ (inflation, take-off, flight and return by minibus)

Basket

The basket's size depends on the size of the enveloppe. The number of passengers can vary between 6 and 12 people.

Private flights are also possible and can be booked online.

Weather

The flight will only take place when the weather conditions are favourable and the flight is safe.

If the weather doesn't permit us to fly, it may be postponed depending on availability (during or after the festival).

Price

Adult (from 16 years old) CHF 350.-
Child (minimum 1.25m) CHF 210.-

Private flight (max. 3 pers.) CHF 1'600.-
on request by email

Special prices for groups (from 8 people adult) on request by email.

Payment

Online: credit card or Twint
At the event: bank card, Twint or cash

Booking

Online booking is only available for morning flights.
Afternoon flights can only be booked directly the same day at the festival.

Cancellation

During the festival, flights cancelled due to bad weather can be refunded on site free of charge.

Information to know...

Warm clothes and winter shoes are recommended
A medical certificate is required from the age of 80. Please consult your doctor because the balloon can go up to 3500 m of altitude.
Pregnant women are not allowed on board.
Children must be at least 1.25m tall (approx. 8 years old and able to look out of the basket) to fly.
The entrance ticket to the festival is included in the price of the flight on presentation of the flight confirmation.

For people with reduced mobility

Special basket seats are available to enable people with a disability to discover the pleasures of a balloon flight.

1 adult with reduced mobility at CHF 350 + 1 accompanying adult at CHF 210.
1 child with reduced mobility for CHF 210 + 1 accompanying adult for CHF 350

Reservations only by email toinfo (at) festivaldeballons.ch

BALLOON FLIGHTS

Ballons Château-d'Œx offers balloon flights taking off from Château-d’Œx throughout the winter as well as the summer !

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TETHERED FLIGHTS

Depending on the weather, tethered flights for children (5 to 12 years old) are available at weekends. (Limited number of spaces and booking at the site.)

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