{"id":17703,"date":"2026-10-27T11:24:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pays-denhaut.ch\/agenda\/balloon-train-to-chateau-doex\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T11:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:25:17","slug":"balloon-train-to-chateau-doex","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/pays-denhaut.ch\/en\/agenda\/balloon-train-to-chateau-doex\/","title":{"rendered":"Balloon Train to Ch\u00e2teau-d\u2019\u0152x"},"parent":0,"template":"","event_type":[],"class_list":["post-17703","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"event_pass":false,"event_carousel_title":"Balloon Train to Ch\u00e2teau-d\u2019\u0152x in images","event_summary":"Hop aboard the Balloon Train and discover the International Balloon Festival in Ch\u00e2teau-d\u2019\u0152x on an unforgettable day out!","event_intro_intro":"<p>What if your visit to the International Balloon Festival began the moment you stepped aboard the train? Departing from Bulle, the Balloon Train takes you on a nostalgic journey through the beautiful landscapes of the Gruy\u00e8re region and Pays-d\u2019Enhaut to Ch\u00e2teau-d\u2019\u0152x.<\/p>\n<p>Start your day with coffee and a croissant on board before exploring the International Balloon Festival at your own pace. Watch colourful hot-air balloons create a spectacular display against the stunning Alpine backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>At lunchtime, return to the stationary heritage train for a delicious traditional moiti\u00e9-moiti\u00e9 cheese fondue or a cold meat platter. Round off your culinary experience with the famous Gruy\u00e8re meringue served with double cream.<\/p>\n<p>With its combination of vintage railway charm, local flavours and the magic of hot-air balloons, this is an Alpine adventure to remember!<\/p>\n","event_descr":"<p>Experience the magic of the International Balloon Festival in Ch\u00e2teau-d\u2019\u0152x! 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Arrive in Ch\u00e2teau-d\u2019\u0152x at 09:21 and explore the International Balloon Festival at your leisure. At 12:20, return to Ch\u00e2teau-d\u2019\u0152x railway station for a fondue served aboard the stationary heritage train. Depart at 13:40, with dessert served during the return journey, and arrive in Bulle at 14:41.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Departure point<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bulle railway station, platform 7, subject to change. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adults aged 12 and over: CHF 89.00<\/p>\n<p>Children up to 12 years old: CHF 69.00<\/p>\n<p>Children up to 6 years old, without a meal: free of charge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional mini-brunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a friendly mini-brunch in the train&#039;s lounge carriage for CHF 15.00 per person. Places are limited and advance booking is required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#039;s included<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ticket includes a return journey on the heritage train between Bulle and Ch\u00e2teau-d\u2019\u0152x, coffee and a croissant, admission to the International Balloon Festival, a traditional moiti\u00e9-moiti\u00e9 cheese fondue or cold meat platter, and a meringue with double cream for dessert. A Frimobil day pass, valid for second-class travel across all Frimobil zones on the day of your excursion, is also included.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#039;s not included<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additional drinks are not included in the ticket price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No discounts are available for holders of the Swiss Travel System General Abonnement (GA), Half Fare Travelcard or Junior Travelcard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reservations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reservations can be made until the Tuesday before your trip via the TPF online booking platform or at TPF ticket offices in Bulle, Ch\u00e2tel-St-Denis, Estavayer-le-Lac, Fribourg, Pal\u00e9zieux and Romont.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payment conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For payments by invoice, the payment deadline is 10 days from the date of booking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternative to fondue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A cold platter featuring a selection of cured meats, ham, salami, dried bacon, dry-cured ham, dried meat and carrot salad can be selected instead of fondue when booking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation by passengers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cancellations are accepted until the Sunday before departure. Please contact the TPF ticket office in Bulle on +41 26 351 04 65 or by email at <a href=\"mailto:train-retro@tpf.ch\">train-retro@tpf.ch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation by TPF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TPF reserves the right to cancel the Balloon Train if there are insufficient participants. Affected passengers will be contacted at the beginning of the week before the scheduled weekend and offered an alternative date. If no alternative date is suitable, a full refund will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to its historic design, the heritage train is not wheelchair accessible. Access to the train platforms requires good physical mobility, and unfortunately the train is not suitable for passengers with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Animals are not permitted on board, except for guide dogs and assistance dogs, which must be registered in advance by calling +41 26 351 04 65.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact and information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TPF ticket office in Bulle<\/p>\n<p>Phone: +41 26 351 04 65<\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:train-retro@tpf.ch\">train-retro@tpf.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Further information is also available from other TPF ticket offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dates, timetables and departure platforms are subject to change.<\/p>\n","event_prices":[{"public":"Adults aged 12 and over","price":"89 CHF"},{"public":"Children up to 12 years old","price":"69 CHF"},{"public":"Children up to 6 years old, without a 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