Above the Ampurdán: A Private Hot‑Air Balloon over Colomers

COLOMERS BALLOON FIELD GUIDE

Above the Ampurdán: A Private Hot‑Air Balloon over Colomers

A private 11–12‑person balloon flight offering one hour aloft with panoramic views of the Medas Islands, the Ter River and the Ampurdán coastline.

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Above the Ampurdán: A Private Hot‑Air Balloon over Colomers.

Duration
1 hora
Location
Colomers
Operator
Globus Empordà
Category
Balloon
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

From Colomers you rise over the patchwork of the Ampurdán, climbing between roughly 500 and 1,200 meters to take in the Medas Islands, the course of the Ter, and the sweeping gulfs that shape Girona’s coastline. The flight is finished on the ground with the traditional recovery of the balloon and a celebratory almond cake and cava.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Panoramas from 500–1,200 meters

The flight climbs to altitudes between 500 and 1,200 meters, offering an aerial perspective across the Ampurdán: islands, rivers and headlands thread the view.

THE LANDSCAPE

Medas, the Ter and the coastal gulfs

Key sights visible from the balloon include the Medas Islands, the River Ter and the neighbouring gulfs of Roses and Pals, plus distant glimpses of Cabo de Creus.

THE RITUAL

Landing, recovery and a celebratory toast

After touchdown the crew packs the balloon and passengers are offered a traditional almond cake and a toast with cava to mark the flight.

What the day feels like

What the flight feels like

The flight is a measured ascent over the Ampurdán that places passengers at a stable vantage between approximately 500 and 1,200 meters, tracing the coastline and river corridors for about one hour before a supervised landing and post‑flight refreshment.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this private flight is built for.

1
Private groupsDesigned as a private flight for about 11–12 people, this experience suits groups looking for an exclusive aerial outing.
2
Small partiesSmall parties near the 11–12 person size will find the format appropriate; the trip is structured as a private balloon experience for that group size.
3
Solo travelersBecause the flight is offered as a private 11–12‑person booking, it is less targeted at solo travellers seeking walk‑on seats.
4
Celebration groupsGroups celebrating an event benefit from the private format and the included post‑flight toast with cava and almond cake.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

No specific gear requirements are listed in the provided information.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the flight?

The flight lasts approximately 1 hora.

Where do participants meet?

The meeting point is Parc del Ter in Colomers, Girona.

What will we see from the balloon?

Visible sights include the Medas Islands, the River Ter, the gulfs of Roses and Pals, and Cabo de Creus among the coastal and river landscapes of the Ampurdán.

What happens after landing?

After landing the balloon is recovered and passengers are offered an almond cake and a toast with cava to celebrate the flight.

At what altitudes does the balloon fly?

The flight operates between roughly 500 and 1,200 meters above the landscape.