European Hot Air Balloon Cup
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Edition 2024 — European Hot Air Balloon Cup
23rd European Hot Air Balloon Cup from July 31 to August 4, 2024. More than 80 balloons from all over Europe and the Women's World Cup for hot air balloons. Launch sites in Mainfonds, La Génétouze, Cognac, and Jonzac. Nouvelle Aquitaine Air Show.
23rd edition and Women's World Cup
The 23rd European Hot Air Balloon Cup took place from July 31 to August 4, 2024, with take-offs from the sites of Mainfonds, La Génétouze, Cognac, and Jonzac. For this exceptional edition, more than 80 balloons from all over Europe took to the skies of Charente, accompanied by the Women's World Cup for hot air balloons, a prestigious competition bringing together the world's best female pilots.
The Nouvelle Aquitaine Air Show air show completed the program with spectacular aerial demonstrations. Tens of thousands of spectators witnessed the morning and evening take-offs against the backdrop of sunsets over the Charente vineyards.
Programme
2024 Program
- July 31 - August 4: Hot air balloon competition — morning and evening take-offs
- Women's World Cup for hot air balloons
- Nouvelle Aquitaine Air Show
- Activity village, catering, concerts
Highlights
- More than 80 hot air balloons from all over Europe
- Women's World Cup for hot air balloons (new)
- Nouvelle Aquitaine Air Show
- 4 launch sites in Charente and Charente-Maritime
Prices
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Where does it take place — European Hot Air Balloon Cup
Site de Mainfonds — Val des Vignes
Mainfonds, 16300 Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire