{"id":4465,"date":"2026-04-22T09:46:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aero-provence.com\/?page_id=4465"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:55:51","slug":"hot-air-balloon-flight-valensole-plateau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aero-provence.com\/en\/hot-air-balloon-flight-valensole-plateau\/","title":{"rendered":"Valensole Plateau"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hot-air balloon ride over the Valensole Plateau<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Treat yourself to a hot-air balloon ride over the Valensole Plateau and discover one of Provence\u2019s most beautiful landscapes at sunrise. Departing from Puimoisson, this experience invites you to soar over the wide-open spaces of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, taking in the fields, rolling hills, golden morning light, and unobstructed views of the Verdon and the Alps. Each season reveals a different setting, yet always spectacular: a luminous spring, a summer marked by lavender and aromatic plants, an autumn with warm hues, and a winter with crystal-clear skies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Valensole Plateau is an iconic location for a first hot-air balloon ride in Provence. From the air, the landscapes take on a unique dimension: the crops form a veritable natural patchwork, the contours of the plateau stretch as far as the eye can see, and the morning light gently highlights every contour. In summer, the fields of lavender, sage, and everlasting flowers create a particularly striking visual and sensory experience. In spring and fall, the diversity of colors makes the flight just as breathtaking.<\/p>

It is also a flight that appeals to lovers of unspoiled nature. At daybreak, the plateau gradually awakens, and you can appreciate the full richness of the landscape: the fields, the woodlands, the scents of Provence, the stillness of the air, and the rare sensation of floating above a landscape that remains untouched. From the basket, you\u2019ll enjoy an unobstructed view of the Verdon Regional Nature Park and the surrounding hills, in ideal conditions of light and serenity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The meeting is scheduled for sunrise in Puimoisson. Once there, the team will welcome you and then drive you in a 4×4 to the launch site. You\u2019ll then watch as the hot air balloon is inflated\u2014an impressive moment that\u2019s an integral part of the experience. After a briefing and safety instructions, the takeoff is smooth, giving way to a peaceful flight lasting about one to one and a half hours.<\/p>

During the flight, the route depends on the wind. This is what makes each outing unique. The balloon naturally follows the air currents in remarkable silence, allowing you to admire the Valensole plateau from its most spectacular vantage point. After landing, the experience continues in a friendly atmosphere with a rustic buffet featuring regional specialties. Allow about 4 hours total for the activity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The meeting point is located in Puimoisson, next to the Pigeonnier des Banons. From the village, follow the signs for Valensole on the D56 \/ Route de Valensole for about 2 kilometers, then take the path marked on the left. This arrangement allows you to reach the launch site quickly while maintaining the flexibility required for an activity that depends on weather conditions.<\/p>

This location is ideal for visitors looking to experience an exhilarating activity in Provence while enjoying a remarkable natural setting. Confirmation the day before the flight; appropriate attire and closed-toe shoes required; activity available for ages 6 and up.<\/p>

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The flight usually lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes. You should allow about 4 hours for the entire experience, from check-in to the post-landing buffet.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Flights take place in the morning, at sunrise, to take advantage of the best weather conditions and the exceptional light over the landscape.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, depending on the season. Summer is particularly popular for the lavender, but the Valensole Plateau remains spectacular in spring, fall, and winter.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We recommend wearing comfortable, season-appropriate clothing\u2014preferably made of cotton\u2014and shoes that fit well.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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