Southwards across the mountains

Crossing the main Alpine ridge

Southwards across the mountains

Crossing the main Alpine ridge

Southwards across the mountains

Crossing the main Alpine ridge

Southwards across the mountains

Crossing the main Alpine ridge

Southwards across the mountains

Crossing the main Alpine ridge

Southwards across the mountains

Crossing the main Alpine ridge

With strong north winds into picturesque Veneto

Crossing the Alps in a hot air balloon is possible only four to seven times each winter (November to February). Planning can only be done at relatively short notice and therefore a good deal of flexibility is required for this unique adventure. An Alpine crossing during the warmer months of the year is not possible due to thermals (rising air caused by the heating of the ground by the sun).

A flight across the main alpine ridge
AS FAR AS ITALY IS CONSIDERED
THE ULTIMATE BALLOONING EXPERIENCE
AND IS HARD TO DESCRIBE IN WORDS.
HEADING TOWARDS VENICE BY BALLOON –
THE HEIGHT OF EXPERIENCE.

Breath-taking views of the Alpine summits and all the way to the Adriatic coast

After three to four hours we land in Italy where a good pizzeria is never far away. Here in the south spring is often already in the air, yet the white peaks of the Dolomites in the distance are witness to winter. After landing, we proceed with the traditional ballooning “baptism”. Once our accompanying vehicle has arrived, we transfer to our accommodation and the day concludes with a meal together. The return trip takes place the following morning.

Information for passengers:

You must be fit and have no medical restrictions regarding high altitudes.
Wear warm winter clothes, especially sturdy, waterproof shoes.
Flights are arranged at short notice (two days in advance). Are you free on weekdays too?
We will do will do our utmost to find a date that suits you.
Your reservation is important to us!

Included in the price of your Alpine crossing is your overnight stay, dinner, traditional sparkling wine ”baptism“, certificate, transfer from landing point to the lift-off point (by bus or train), insurance, taxes and other fees.

Stages of an Alpine crossing

Once weather conditions indicate that an Alpine crossing may be possible, we will let you know two days in advance. We need a northerly Föhn weather condition, i.e. northerly winds of a minimum of 80 km/h at approximately 5,000 m, which occur after a cold front under increasing high pressure with mostly cloudless skies. Depending on the wind direction, we will meet at 8.00 am either in Zell am See, St. Johann in Tirol or in the Inn valley. After set up, up we go! The flight takes us over the Großglockner, Großvenediger, the Zillertal Alps and the Dolomites as far as the plains of the river Po, not far from Venice. Since we will reach high altitudes at times in the process of crossing the Alps, oxygen is, of course, provided for every passenger on board.