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Hot Air Balloon Festival

Hot Air Balloon Festival Fabrice Wagner

Chateau d’Oex, January 22 – 30, 2011

Pilots from all over the world bring their balloons to the village of Château-d’Oex. Festival highlights include group launches, specially shaped balloons, night flying and various races. Passenger rides are also available to the public and there are other events specially laid on during the week for families.

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