How long are the flights ?
Balloon flights are between one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes. However, the total excursion time is three and a half hours including : the excitement of the preparation, the amazement of the inflation, the splendor of the flight, the traditional bottle upon landing ( the most important part of the flight), the putting of the balloon back in its sack ( the most difficult task of all) and the return by minibus to the take-off site.

What is the temperature in the basket during the flight ?
Because the balloon floats along in the air mass that surrounds it there is no wind around the basket or its occupants. Then there is also the heat coming from the burners.But it is best to take along a light jacket or sweater for after the landing.

What will we see?
One of the nicest features of a balloon is it's open basket. Everyone aboard has an unobstructed view of the villages, chateaux and countryside as they pass beneath their feet.

How do you steer a balloon ?
A balloon has neither a engine nor a rudder. The pilot can only change his direction by changing his altitude to look for variations in the wind directions. An experienced pilot, can change directions by working the balloon between different altitudes or by seeking out the smallest changes in direction at the bottom of a valley, over a small forest or lake.

Will I be air sick ?
No, once airborne the basket remains very stable. There is no swaying or movement of the basket whatsoever. Sometimes during the preparation, while the balloon is tied down before take off and there is a bit of wind on the ground, the basket will sway back and forth. As soon as the balloon lifts off this movement stops. Also, as when flying in an airplane, one never feels any sensation of vertigo.

How many passengers are there per basket ?
Our baskets are for 4,6,8 or 10 passengers.