Hot air balloon ride in Aosta

Flying in a hot-air balloon is an extraordinary experience that is worth trying at least once in your life!

A simultaneously exciting and relaxing activity that offers breathtaking views and a unique feeling of freedom. In a hot-air balloon, you have the impression of floating lighter than air, enjoying a 360° panorama, as if from a terrace suspended in the skies.

The silence is interrupted only by the breath of the burner that heats the balloon, you can fly slowly, close to the ground, skimming over trees, fields and small towns or you can rise a few thousand metres without almost noticing, no other aircraft offers you this versatility.

When you fly in a hot air balloon you know the take-off point but you don't know where the precise landing point will be, this is the philosophy and also the principle of ballooning: fly for the sake of flying without a predefined destination by following the winds.

Charbonnier Balloons, a certified balloon operator since 1982, will be delighted to welcome you aboard.

What we will do

The meeting point is set at our premises at the announced time, the area has ample parking and the possibility of spending the night with motorhomes in peace. Groups of passengers, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 35 on one or more hot air balloons, with a maximum of 20 people per balloon, will meet up with the pilots and crews who will accompany them throughout the activity.

After the check-in and a briefing of about 10 minutes, we all board our minibuses and off-road vehicles to reach the take-off point, which is about 10 minutes away by road. There are several take-off points all around Aosta, the pilot in charge checks the winds on the morning and decides where best to take off.

It can happen that crews leave early and start inflating the balloons. For those who would like to watch the balloons being inflated, we ask that they arrive 20 minutes earlier than the agreed time.

After inflating the balloons, the experience begins, each passenger is assigned to a pilot and we take off. The duration of the flight is about 1 hour, you fly over the central valley of Aosta, altitude and distance vary according to the winds, sometimes you fly longer but climb less, on other occasions you fly fewer kilometres but climb higher in altitude. At other times, there are different winds and you return close to your starting point.

In flight, you will have the unique opportunity to see Europe's highest mountains (Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso) from an unusual vantage point in complete safety. The average altitude reached during each flight is 2,000-3,000 metres (the average height of flights in Italy is around 300 m above the ground). The atmospheric and unique location will give you a 360° view, giving you the chance to admire both the valley below and the peaks in front of you.

After landing, we will fold up the balloon and return to the initial meeting point, where we will hand you the Baptism of the Air certificate.

The whole experience lasts approximately 2h30-3h. including the actual flight time.

Who it is aimed at

Ballooning is a suitable activity for anyone who is in good health. 

You cannot fly if:

• You have handicaps or disabilities, illnesses or syndromes that are in conflict with ballooning or altitude. In particular: you must not suffer from any type of heart disease, bone deficiency problems, serious back problems, you must not have hearing compensation problems, you cannot fly if you are pregnant.
• You are not able to get in and out of the basket independently, i.e. take one/two steps, pass one leg at a time on the other side of the parapet and get back inside the basket.

  The minimum age for flying is 7 years, with a height of at least 1.20 cm. Minors under 16 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult and with parental consent.

  If you have any doubts, consult your specialist and bring us a medical certificate stating that you are fit to fly in a hot-air balloon. It is important to remove any doubts about the state of your health, otherwise it could affect your safety and that of the other passengers.

  Other information

  When you confirm your booking you will receive our contact details and will be able to inform us of:

  • The presence of any escorts, who will be able to board our vehicles or follow us in their cars;
  • request for optional balloon selfie (you can buy it before starting the experience at a cost of €20.00);
  • any doubts about your fitness to fly.

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  Important:you must arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes earlier than the time chosen for the activity!

  Recommended clothing

  Comfortable clothing and flat shoes