Chianti - Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
The Associazione Aerostatica Toscana is based in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa which is situated 12 miles south of Florence on the hills along the Pesa valley. It is strategically positioned on the ancient crossroads of two Roman roads - the "Via Cassia" leading from Florence to Siena and on to Rome, and the "Via del Chianti" towards San Donato and Castellina in Chianti. The launch site is situated along this road close to the geographic center of the Chianti region.
From here, you will fly over the legendary Chianti landscape with its hilltop towns, castles, valleys, famous vineyards, and mixed woodlands. A powerful landscape, one of the most civilised rural scenes on earth, cultivated tranquility of olives, vines, and corn. The olives' silver and the many variegated shades of green appear as a veil over elemental majesty and silence. On clear days in the distance you can see Florence to the North and the Apennine mountain range in the background; to the West you can see the Elsa valley, San Gimignano, Certaldo, and Volterra and the sea in the far distance; to the South, Poggibonsi, Colle Val d'Elsa and Siena and Monte Amiata in the distance; to the East the higher Monti del Chianti and mixed oak woodlands.
We fly in the early morning just after dawn. The inflation takes about 30 minutes, and the flight approximately 1 hour depending on wind and weather conditions. After landing we load the balloon back onto the retrieving vehicles trailer which follows the balloon throughout the flight. Once the balloon is packed away we move on to enjoy a marvellous champagne breakfast with local produce. After breakfast we drive back to the launch field. The whole adventure takes about three and a half hours.
Although we fly all year round, the "ballooning season" is approximately late Spring to early Autumn with annual variations. Weather in Chianti can be tricky and unpredictable, especially in early spring; but the months of the summer are regularly good for ballooning. Winter flights can be absolutely breathtaking, with an incredible palette of colors, sharp clear views and looking down into the leafless forests covered with a veil of white frost. The silver olives and the barren vines look just stunning. In winter takeoff is a little later in the morning, as the weaker sunshine isn't as hot as in spring. As all flights are subject to wind and weather, obviously these winter flights are not as regular as in during the "ballooning season".
Flights are subject to weather conditions, and for safety we fly only in the calmest of conditions.
Please feel free to contact us by telephone or fax: (+39) 055 8077940 email: flyitaly@gmail.com
Balloon Rides? Vuoi volare?
L'Associazione Aerostatica Toscana è lieta di poter offrire a tutti coloro che lo vogliano la possibilità di volare in mongolfiera. Chiunque lo voglia potrà farlo sapendo che si vola al mattino presto di ogni stagione basta che le condizioni meteorologiche lo permettano.
Per volare è molto semplice basta prenotare via e-mail a flyitaly@gmail.com o telefonare allo 055 8077940.
Un volo in pallone, mediamente dura da 45 minuti a 1h / 1h e mezzo. I voli in pallone iniziano dopo il sorgere del sole.
Si vola da Tavarnelle Val di Pesa presso il nostro Porto Aerostatico del Chianti.
Il volo è basato sulle condizioni del vento e le condizioni meteo generali che devono essere quasi perfette. Il vostro pilota sarà la Vs. guida e Vi ospiterà a bordo dell'aerostato spiegandovi le fasi cruciali e importanti del volo.
Dopo l'atterraggio, come nella tradizione verrà offerta una coppa di champagne per celebrare l'esperienza e l'avventura unica. Poi sarete riaccompagnati al luogo di decollo.
Le mongolfiere catturano l'immaginazione: ogni volo è un viaggio unico e magico.
Per la sicurezza voliamo soltanto in condizioni perfette. Il pilota ha la dcisione finale.
L'Aerostatica non è un uno sport pericoloso, vogliamo conservarlo tale.
Siamo a Vostra disposizione, per qualsiasi domanda Vi preghiamo di telefonare.
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