COLOMERS BALLOON FIELD GUIDE
Ampurdán from the Basket: Ballooning over Medes and Cape Creus, then a Night at Mas Rabiol
A shared hot‑air balloon flight that lifts you 500–1,200 meters above the Ampurdán, followed by a post‑flight breakfast and celebratory cava—this guide explains what to expect from the flight and the after‑landing ritual.
Ampurdán from the Basket: Ballooning over Medes and Cape Creus, then a Night at Mas Rabiol.
A shared hot‑air balloon flight launches over the low, mosaic landscape of the Ampurdán, carrying passengers between roughly 500 and 1,200 meters to survey coastal landmarks—Islas Medas, the river Ter and the gulfs of Roses and Pals—before a gentle landing and a small after‑flight breakfast with coca de almendras, juices and a toast of cava.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Aerial panoramas of the Ampurdán
From the basket you gain a clear line of sight across the Ampurdán: the Medas Islands, the river Ter and the gulfs of Roses and Pals come into view as the balloon climbs between 500 and 1,200 metres.
Touchdown, cake and cava
After landing the crew packs the balloon and passengers are offered a small breakfast—coca de almendras and juices—followed by a celebratory toast of cava to mark the flight.
Shared flight plus an overnight at Mas Rabiol
The experience pairs the shared hot‑air balloon flight with an included night at Mas Rabiol, combining the aerial chapter with an on‑site overnight.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The core of the experience is straightforward and sensory: ascend in a shared balloon to capture wide coastal and riverine views, drift above the Ampurdán at several hundred metres, and, after a controlled landing, regroup for a modest breakfast and a glass of cava to close the outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should check details with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The flight itself lasts approximately 1 hour.
Meet at Parc del Ter s/n, Colomers cp17144, Girona.
After landing a small breakfast (coca de almendras and juices) and a celebratory toast of cava are provided.
No specific gear requirements were provided in the supplied details; confirm any recommended clothing or equipment with the operator before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the balloon flight?
The flight duration is approximately 1 hour.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting location is Parc del Ter s/n, Colomers cp17144, Girona.
What will we see from the balloon?
The flight provides views across the Ampurdán, including the Islas Medas, the river Ter, the golfo de Rosas and the golfo de Pals, with sightlines extending toward the cabo de Creus.
Is food or drink provided after the flight?
After landing passengers are offered a small breakfast with coca de almendras and juices, and a celebratory toast of cava.
At what altitude does the balloon fly?
The balloon typically soars between roughly 500 and 1,200 metres.
Is the flight shared or private?
The program is listed as a shared hot‑air balloon flight.