Hot air balloon flight over Chinon

Take off in a hot-air balloon near Saumur and enjoy a unique view on the surroundings of Chinon!

Flight: 1 hour

2 options available from €175

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From€175
3.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 7 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

Take-off departure time:
Spring/summer: 5am to 7am and 5pm to 9pm
Autumn/winter: 6am to 7am and 3pm to 5pm

- Crew, equipment and flight organisation
- Preparation and inflation of the hot air balloon
- 1-hour hot air balloon flight
- Landing and collection of the balloon and the participants by the ground crew
- Awarding of your diploma and aperitif
- Return transfer to the meeting point

Total duration of the activity: 3 to 4 hours

Activity requirements

Activity subject to wind conditions

Children aged between 7 and 17 must be at least 1.30m tall and must be accompanied by an adult (not taking part in the flight).

Passengers weighing over 90kg must make an appointment in the morning only during the following months: June, July, August and September. They will not be able to make an evening appointment during these months.

All passengers must be able to board the gondola without external assistance.

Special terms

To find out the weather validation for the flights and the exact meeting time:
You must call the following number 05.32.747.747 (enter 1) the day before the flight from 7pm for a morning flight. For an evening flight, please call from 1.30pm on the day of the flight.

Please do not travel without first checking the feasibility of the flight. In the event of travel without a confirmed flight, the professional cannot be held responsible for the costs incurred.

Pregnant women are accepted during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Passengers weighing more than 90 kg must make an appointment in the morning. All passengers must be able to stand for the entire duration of the flight without external assistance and climb into the gondola under their own power.

Weekday and weekend flight prices are different.

Meeting point:
Aire de covoiturage du rond point giratoire de St Louand, RD751, 37500 Chinon
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Aperitif
  • Return transfer to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
  • Flat and closed shoes
  • Hat or cap
  • Natural fibre clothing