Hot Air Balloon Flight over Piedmont from Turin

Highlights

Begin your tour in Carru, an hour south of Turin. Participate in a brief safety overview while the balloon inflates. Hop aboard the basket with your captain and set off into the sky, at an altitude of some 2,000 feet (610 meters). Peer down at the villages, vineyards and castles dotting the landscape, and soar over the wine regions of Langhe and Barolo, home to some of Italy’s most prominent blends, including Barbaresco, Asti, Dogliani and Barolo. Enjoy a unique view of the Alps as you straddle the Italian-Swiss border. Keep an eye out for the Monte Rosa Massif and Monte Cervino, as well as the Maritime Alps along the French border. Then, travel over Turin, the vibrant capital of the Piedmont region. Back on ground, toast your flight with a glass of sparkling wine. From there, you’ll be shuttled to your original departure point at the launch. Upgrade your ticket to include transportation back to your hotel in Turin.

Summary

Begin your tour in Carru, an hour south of Turin. Participate in a brief safety overview while the balloon inflates. Hop aboard the basket with your captain and set off into the sky, at an altitude of some 2,000 feet (610 meters). Peer down at the villages, vineyards and castles dotting the landscape, and soar over the wine regions of Langhe and Barolo, home to some of Italy’s most prominent blends, including Barbaresco, Asti, Dogliani and Barolo. Enjoy a unique view of the Alps as you straddle the Italian-Swiss border. Keep an eye out for the Monte Rosa Massif and Monte Cervino, as well as the Maritime Alps along the French border. Then, travel over Turin, the vibrant capital of the Piedmont region. Back on ground, toast your flight with a glass of sparkling wine. From there, you’ll be shuttled to your original departure point at the launch. Upgrade your ticket to include transportation back to your hotel in Turin.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Enjoy an exhilarating hot air balloon flight over Piedmont, the largely mountainous region that borders France and Switzerland. Admire this scenic area of northwestern Italy from above on a 1-hour flight, and float high above the vineyards of Langhe and Barolo as well as the city of Turin. Admire panoramic views of rolling vineyards, hilltop castles and the Alps, and toast the experience with a glass of sparkling wine upon landing.

What’s included?

Captain and crew
1 glass of sparkling wine
Round-trip transport from Turin (if option selected)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Balloon Team Italia

About operator:

Suggested activities for all persons, children and adults. We fly at about 50 km from Milan, near Cremona, in Tuscany, Florence, Lucca, Montalcino, Siena and the Chianti, near Torino and near Roma. The service is offered to groups, couples who want privacy for families, for those tourists who want to spend a good holiday.