Balloon Ride "Châteaux de la Loire" - Contres

The wind in your hair and a perfect view of one of the Loire castles, that's what we guarantee you! Our professional team will ensure that your flight is unforgettable, with flights from 2 to 12 people per balloon. After flying Au Gré des Vents (along the winds), we will celebrate your balloonist diploma with a toast and breakfast if we take off in the morning. See you soon in Contres!

Take-off area
We meet in Contres and take you to the take-off zone near a famous castle of the Loire Valley with optimal weather conditions. For example, we take off from Blois, Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau, Cheverny...

Ride programme
- Before take-off:
We welcome you at our office at the agreed time, and drive you to the ideal site for the day's flight. Our team will then deploy the hot air balloon, an impressive activity that you may be invited to take part in. After explaining the right attitude to have while in the air, we can take-off in a smooth way.
- During the ride:
Once in the air, you and your co-balloonists will have in front of you the Loire Valley and the magnificent castle near the take-off area. The pilot will use warm air to gain altitude and give you the best possible overview, or descend as close as possible to the top of the trees. Those things would be impossible to do with other aircraft!
- After landing:
At the end of this flight hour, we will land smoothly and the rest of our ground crew will join us for a toast worthy of this memorable flight! We will then drive you back to the rendezvous point, with your head full of memories.

Ride facts
- Basket size: from 2 up to 12 passengers
- Total Duration: 3 to 4hrs
- Duration of the flight: 1h

Included services
- Licensed, certified balloon pilot
- Transfer to take-off site and back from the landing site
- Balloonist certificate and champagne toast
- Refreshing drinks & breakfast if flight in the morning

Bring along
- Solid footwear
- Comfortable clothes
- Camera for pictures
- Sunglasses & hat

Requirements
- Minimum age: 7 years old (under 18: accompanied by guardian)
- Medical clearance note above 70 years old
- Minimum height: 1.20m
- Physical fitness