Hot air baloon flight in the Marais Poitevin from Niort

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 3.5 hrs to 4 hrs
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From ages 7 or 12 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Board in a hot air balloon to discover the wonderful landscapes of Western Val de Loire, Niort and Marais Poitevin.

Explore the Châteaux de la Loire and Anjou from the sky departing from Niort: Brissac Quincé, Montreuil Bellay, Brézé, Candes St Martin, Fontevraud, Chinon... an unforgettable hot air balloon flight!

Admire the different landscapes of the area over an important French site: Marais Poitevin-Venise, from Niort to the Atlantic Ocean.

The flights take place at dawn or sunset in order to aboid the thermal winds and enjoy the most beautiful lights!

The meeting time depends on the sunrise and sunset in the different seasons. In the morning, you will meet 30 minutes before sunrise and 2,5 hours before sunset in the evening.

Offers

1
Flight: 1 hour
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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.

Do not forget to bring
  • Flat and closed shoes
  • Hat or cap
  • Natural fibre clothing
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Parking face au bar "La Porte du Marais" 79270 Épannes

Included:
  • Return transfer to the meeting point
  • Aperitif
2
Flight: 80 minutes
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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
- 80 minutes 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.

Do not forget to bring
  • Flat and closed shoes
  • Hat or cap
  • Natural fibre clothing
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

4 hrs

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Parking face au bar "La Porte du Marais" 79270 Épannes

Included:
  • Aperitif
  • Return transfer to the meeting point
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Meeting point

Parking face au bar "La Porte du Marais" 79270 Épannes Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule