The team

Gaël made his first hot-air balloon flight at the age of 4. His passion for hot-air ballooning never left him! At the age of 17, he obtained his pilot’s license and became a professional pilot in 1994. He co-found MONTGOLFIERES du MONT-BLANC with Fabien. Gaël has logged more than 1,600 hours in a hot-air balloon, as well as 14,000 hours in an airliner.

Paul-Henry, a.k.a. Polo, comes from a family with a passion for aviation. His father was also a pilot and passed on the virus to him. An instructor pilot, he took part in his first Gordon Bennett gas balloon race in 2021. Polo also flies airships and eco-balloons.

Born when hot-air balloons first appeared in Lithuania, balloons are an integral part of Laurynas’ life. A pilot from the age of 16, he has flown over many countries and continents. He is also an instructor, examiner, technician, gas balloon pilot, national champion and European vice-champion. This enthusiast will make you live exceptional moments!

Daughter of pilots, 2nd best female pilot in the world, member of the French team, Laure has been immersed in the world of aerostation from an early age. Awarded her licence at the age of 18, Laure has since flown on several continents and worked for various operators in France and Austria. A seasoned project manager thanks to her professional experience in the field of healthcare and disability, Laure puts her skills to good use in the company’s development.

Martin has worked in flight operations in France, Switzerland, and French Polynesia. Passionate about everything that flies and about optimising processes, he brings his experience to the organisation and administration of our company. You might also see him during a flight, he’s a key member of the ground crew.

Célia discovered the world of ballooning in 2022, and since then her passion has never left her. She has evolved within the company, holding a variety of positions: ground crew, administrative assistant, and many others. Today, as Head of Operations, she is committed to delivering the best possible customer experience.

Stévie is passionate about aeronautics, particularly aircraft, which he has always studied with great interest. He currently holds the positions of team leader and garage manager in Annecy, where he combines technical expertise with team management. Actively involved in the company, he also takes part in local and social initiatives, always seeking to make a difference around him. His energy and sense of organisation make him both skilled and deeply committed.

Fabien discovered hot-air ballooning during his engineering studies in 1999. He soon caught the ballooning bug. He takes part in a number of competitions, and in 2006 won 3rd place in the Swiss hot-air balloon championships. He has accumulated several hundred hours of mountain flying experience. Together with Gaël, he is the driving force behind Mont-Blanc hot-air balloons, and currently flies from time to time in his spare time.

After several years of racing as a crew member, Olivier took the plunge and passed his pilot’s license. Now he’s going to enjoy showing you why he made the leap! He also uses his knowledge of IT to improve your entire customer experience.

A fantastic team on the ground who put all their skills and know-how to work to ensure that you have an incredible flight.