Look: Hot air balloons fly high above Swiss Alps

Seventy-five balloons soar in the skies at the world-renowned Château-d'Oex festival

Published: January 28, 2024 11:17 Reuters and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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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. Image Credit: Reuters

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Seventy-five hot air balloons are taking part in the nine-day International Balloon Festival Château-d'Oex. Image Credit: Reuters

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Located in an Alpine valley, the town is renowned for winds that make for particularly good flying. Image Credit: Reuters

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Pilot Amanda Brodbeck prepares her balloon during the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland. Image Credit: Reuters

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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. Image Credit: Reuters

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A balloon takes part in the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland. Image Credit: Reuters

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A balloon takes part in the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland. Image Credit: Reuters

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A balloon takes part in the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland. Image Credit: Reuters

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A balloon takes part in the 44th International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland. Image Credit: Reuters

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