Hot air balloon tips & news
Seasons, weather, preparation and gift ideas: everything to know before flying over Lake Annecy.
Hot air ballooning is an open-air activity that depends entirely on the sky: on the season, the hour, the wind. We share here what our pilots have observed for years above Lake Annecy and the Aravis range — to help you choose your moment, prepare properly and make the most of your flight.
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When to fly a hot air balloon in Annecy? Best season and best time
Autumn, summer or winter: when is the best time to fly a hot air balloon over Lake Annecy? Season by season, take-off times, weather and booking advice.
Giving a hot air balloon flight in Annecy: the complete guide
How the gift voucher works, when to give it depending on the season, how to present it and the mistakes to avoid: the guide to giving a hot air balloon flight over Lake Annecy.
Hot air ballooning with children in Annecy: from what age?
Minimum height, fear of heights, the dawn start and the budget: everything to know before taking your children on a hot air balloon flight over Lake Annecy.
Where does the hot air balloon take off in Annecy, and what do you fly over?
The launch site is chosen after the 6 pm weather bulletin so the balloon drifts over Lake Annecy: one side of the lake or the other depending on the wind. Track, landmarks and landing explained.
Ready to fly?
Hot air balloon flights over Lake Annecy and the Aravis range, from €310 per person.
Postponed free of charge if the weather does not allow take-off.