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Dozens of colourful hot air balloons dotted the sky above the Swiss Alpine town of Château-d'Oex during an annual festival that enthrals scores of balloon fliers and spectators from around the world.
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Seventy-five hot air balloons are taking part in the nine-day International Balloon Festival Château-d'Oex.
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Located in an Alpine valley, the town is renowned for winds that make for particularly good flying.
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Pilot Amanda Brodbeck prepares her balloon during the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland.
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As the alpine capital of hot air ballooning, Château-d'Oex has been welcoming balloons from around the world for over 40 years.
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A balloon takes part in the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland.
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A balloon takes part in the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland.
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A balloon takes part in the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland.
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A balloon takes part in the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland.
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