Important information
The use of drones is not allowed during the festival. Only media authorised in advance by the organisation may take shots with a drone. The International Balloon Festival reserves the right to prohibit all access to the airspace!
Saturday 21 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights
AM
-
4:30
PM
- Inflation and take-off of balloons
- Competitions for pilots
- Helicopter passenger flights
- Tether flights for children (from 5 to 12 years old)
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Discover life on the mountain pasture in Virtual Reality with L'Etivaz AOP
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
AM
PM
Official opening ceremony
Nomination of our 4 special guests:
- Montreux Jazz Festival
- Paléo Festival
- Athletissima
- Festival International du Film Alpin des Diablerets
AM
PM
- Inflation and take-off of special shape balloons
- Sky Chariot & Cloudhopper show
PM
Air shows
- Mini balloons show
- Hot air airship
- Parachutists & Paragliders
2:30
PM
Passenger balloon flights
Sunday 22 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights
AM
-
4:30
PM
- Inflation and take-off of balloons
- Competitions for pilots
- Helicopter passenger flights
- Tether flights for children (from 5 to 12 years old)
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Discover life on the mountain pasture in Virtual Reality with L'Etivaz AOP
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
AM
Friendship flight with :
- Bristol (GB)
- St-Niklaas (B)
- Romorantin (F)
- Château-d'Œx (CH)
AM
PM
- Inflation and take-off of special shape balloons
- Sky Chariot & Cloudhopper show
PM
Air shows
- Mini balloons show
- Hot air airship
- Parachutists & Paragliders
2:30
PM
Passenger balloon flights
-
6:00
PM
Conference "Celebrities at the Summit"
"The pioneering spirit to invent the future" presented by Bertrand Piccard, at the Espace Ballon, open to all.
Monday 23 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights
Competitions for pilots :
- "Les deux Gruyères"
- "Chasse au renard"
- "Cibles de précision"
AM
-
4:30
PM
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates (only on registration for groups and schools)
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
2:30
PM
Passenger balloon flights
-
6:00
PM
Conference "Celebrities at the Summit"
"A life devoted to the art of paper cutting" presented by Anne Rosat, at the Espace Ballon, open to all.
Tuesday 24 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights
Competitions for pilots :
- "Les deux Gruyères"
- "Chasse au renard"
- "Cibles de précision"
AM
-
4:30
PM
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates (only on registration for groups and schools)
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
2:30
PM
Passenger balloon flights
Wednesday 25 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights
Competitions for pilots :
- "Les deux Gruyères"
- "Chasse au renard"
- "Cibles de précision"
AM
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates (only on registration for groups and schools)
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
-
4:30
PM
Children's afternoon
- Inflation and take-off of special shape balloons
- Tether flights for children (to 3:30pm)
- Helicopter passenger flights
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Discover life on the mountain pasture in Virtual Reality with L'Etivaz AOP
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
PM
Gourmet afternoon snack offered to children
-
3:00
PM
Conference "Personalities at the Summit"
"Around the world in a solar-powered aircraft" presented by Michèle Piccard, at the Zénith Ballon, for children.
Sale and signing of his book.
Thursday 26 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights
Competitions for pilots :
- "Les deux Gruyères"
- "Chasse au renard"
- "Cibles de précision"
AM
-
4:30
PM
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates (only on registration for groups and schools)
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
2:30
PM
Passenger balloon flights
-
6:00
PM
Conference "Celebrities at the Summit"
"A brief history of mountaineering" presented by Benoît Aymon, at the Espace Ballon, open to all.
PM
Projection of award-winning films at the Diablerets International Alpine Film Festival
at the Eden Cinema, presented by Benoît Aymon and Solveig Sautier.
Friday 27 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights
Competitions for pilots :
- "Les deux Gruyères"
- "Chasse au renard"
- "Cibles de précision"
AM
-
4:30
PM
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates (only on registration for groups and schools)
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
2:30
PM
Passenger balloon flights
18.00
Soirée des ballons
sur la place du village de Château-d'Œx, organisée par Ballons Château-d'Œx et le Caribou Bar
Nacelles, montgolfières télécommandées, bar, petite restauration et DJ
PM
Projection of award-winning films at the Diablerets International Alpine Film Festival
at the Eden Cinema, presented by Benoît Aymon and Solveig Sautier.
9:00
PM
Flying Night party
at the Grande Salle in Château-d'Œx, organised by the Jeunesse des Moulins Chardon-Bleu.
Ticket at CHF 10 (including wardrobe) and pyjama bus.
Saturday 28 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights cancelled
AM
-
4:30
PM
- Inflation and take-off of balloons cancelled
- Competitions for pilots cancelled
- Helicopter passenger flights
- Tether flights for children (from 5 to 12 years old) cancelled
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Discover life on the mountain pasture in Virtual Reality with L'Etivaz AOP
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
- Show "Michel's world tour"
AM
PM
- Inflation and take-off of special shape balloons cancelled
- Sky Chariot & Cloudhopper show cancelled
PM
Air shows
- Extra 330 LX acrobatic airplane show
- Mini balloons show
- Hot air airship
- Parachutists & Paragliders
2:30
PM
Passenger balloon flights cancelled
7:00
PM
Festival party (open to all)
- Competitions: Award ceremony
- Food and bar area
- Musical animation
9:00
PM
Flying Night party
at the Grande Salle in Château-d'Œx, organised by the Jeunesse des Moulins Chardon-Bleu.
Ticket at CHF 10 (including wardrobe) and pyjama bus.
Sunday 29 January 2023
AM
Passenger balloon flights
AM
-
4:30
PM
- Inflation and take-off of balloons
- Competitions for pilots
- Helicopter passenger flights
- Tether flights for children (from 5 to 12 years old)
- Activities with the “Au Pays des Enfants” Festival and Ballons Pirates
- Treasure hunt "In search of the little elves' balloon"
- Discover life on the mountain pasture in Virtual Reality with L'Etivaz AOP
- Exhibition "The Tour of the World in 80 hot air balloons"
- Show "Michel's world tour"
AM
PM
- Inflation and take-off of special shape balloons
- Sky Chariot & Cloudhopper show
PM
Air shows
- Extra 330 LX acrobatic airplane show
- Mini balloons show
- Hot air airship
- Parachutists & Paragliders
14.30
Passenger balloon flights
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