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Accueil<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Preparing for a hot-air balloon flight<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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How to prepare for a hot-air balloon Flight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hot-air balloon flight is an experience you remember for the rest of your life. The balloon is carried along by the wind, and we choose where to take off, but never exactly where to land. It’s this unpredictability that gives Flight its charm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to prepare is to arrive with a light mind, accepting that nature will decide the way. If you come with this mindset, you’ll leave dazzled by the beauty of the scenery and the intensity of the moment. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Weather and postponements: why it’s normal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Our business is entirely dependent on the weather. Patience is sometimes required to find the ideal flight slot. Rain, strong winds or poor visibility are not hot-air ballooning’s best allies. Good weather is essential for a safe and enjoyable flight. <\/p>\n\n

If the weather is unfavorable, the flight is postponed. This can be decided the day before or the same day, depending on the latest forecast. This is never bad news! It’s a guarantee that you’ll fly in the best possible conditions. Of course, your reservation and flight ticket remain valid in the event of weather delays. <\/p>\n\n

For more details on postponements, weather conditions and flight confirmations, please visit our practical info<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n

What time is a hot-air balloon flight?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The balloon usually takes off at sunrise or about two hours before sunset. These are the times when the air is most stable and the light most beautiful. <\/p>\n\n

At the height of summer, the morning meeting time can be very early, but the reward is just as good. A calm atmosphere, soft light and landscapes waking up before your eyes. Evening flights, on the other hand, offer warmer colors and a different atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n

On average, a flight lasts about an hour, depending on weather conditions. Including reception, balloon preparation, flight, landing and return, you should allow several hours in total. Typical times and meeting points are detailed in our practical information<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

How does a hot-air balloon flight work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Accessible to most people, a hot-air balloon flight with Montgolfi\u00e8res du Mont-Blanc generally includes :<\/p>\n\n