Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
The southern balloon base is located half way between the Alps and the Mediterranean at Forcalquier, in Provence. Come and discover this landscape of hilltop villages, lavender fields, wild sage and other hidden treasures which only a balloon ride can reveal. These balloon rides in Provence only take place in the morning, as in the afternoon weather conditions are not favorable.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers MUST reconfirm 24 to 48 hours before the flight on +33 6 74 52 43 95
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
Not possible for pregnant women and child under 6 years old
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a refund.
All passenger have to provide a mobile phone number reachable in France
France Montgolfieres will provide you flight tickets and information about your rendezvous by email. They will contact you to ask for your email address.
No pick up or drop off
Not recommed for traveler who can't stand for more than 1 hour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fly over the magnificient and unique sea of lavender from mid-june to mid-july !
What‘s Included
Light refreshments
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Glass of Champagne
Round-trip shared transfer (meeting point)
Options
Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier
Reviews
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a wonderful memory!
Daniel13090,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A sublime family experience in the Alps of Haute Provence, organized by a team of professionals and in a very pleasant Mood, ending after a collective participation to fold the hot air balloon, with a small cream of the region very appreciated!! Thanks sincerely to Ben, the little new stuntwoman, to Nell and Aymeric the pilot.
Sunday in the heights of 04
207annemaried,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb team a top driver thank youiii aymeric you are the best Extraordinary sensations and delivery at the appointment Thank you for this last drink offered in the late morning We loved it 😉👍🏻
An unforgettable experience in the air
Z7725CQemmad,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience from start to finish with a beautiful sunrise! Splendid sensations and landscapes, we highly recommend this magical moment in emotions. Thanks again to the team who were very attentive and who knew how to make us dream. Do not hesitate to live this unforgettable moment. Alicia and Emma:)
Hot air balloon with family
Cynthia B,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unmissable flight magnificent view the landscapes slowly pass with breathtaking beauty experience to do
All very well. Even the final toast not bad
claudia c,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was fantastic and the organization perfect. The flight was perfect the take-off and landing are not felt.
Amazing experience!!!...
Melissa P,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience!!! Incredible people who answered questions, took time to help, and easy to get to. We loved it!
Heartbreaking Experience
Katdoreen,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The whole reason we visited Forcalquier from South Carolina, USA was to celebrate our daughter's high school graduation. Due to Covid 19, our trip was postponed until her college graduation. Riding in a hot air balloon over the lavender fields was the most important thing she wanted to do in France. We came in June and prayed for blue skies. On the way into town, we saw the meeting spot less than a mile away from the center of town. As soon as we settled into our BNB, we checked messages. Instead of receiving a confirmation, we received a voicemail stating that our ride was canceled for technical reasons. Our daughter was beyond devastated. We tried to book another ride, but nothing was available for several days, at which point we would have already left town. No specific reason was given as to why the ride was canceled. We are guessing it might be due to the heatwave. However, when we drove by the meeting spot the next morning, we did see several people there that appeared to be waiting for a ride. This was a once in a lifetime trip. Instead of being the highlight of our visit, it broke the heart of a young woman who had been looking forward to this experience for 8 years.
BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE, IT'S BEAUTIFUL
jetrg,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For a gift it's a great gift. A great experience to have. A very simple contact with the team. They put us in the mood right away with all people from various places and of all ages. A feeling of lightness, beauty. Thanks to JEREMY because explanations throughout the flight and a good mood to trust him completely. Being from the area, we did not know these places at all from the road. It's beautiful.
Beautiful
dau5phin,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team was very nice Jeremy, Nel, and I believe Laure. Upon arrival at 5:15am small tea or coffee. They had already prepared almost everything. We have explanations about the flight, safety instructions. This is not the case everywhere. We were not our 1 flight. During the flight Jeremy was available he answered all questions. On landing, the assistance was there. We have a cold drink with really excellent local colored syrups by the way I went to buy some. Thank you very much for this flight. Great organization. Very courteous pilot.
Hot air balloon flight over the Forcalquier area.
CCCCCCCAAAAAA,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Welcomed by a friendly team of 5:15 in the morning (coffee and madeleines), The flight flown by Jeremy was magical. Both gentle flight (like most balloon flights) Jeremy went to get some interesting flyovers (as he says)... Recommend
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