
A hot air balloon in the shape of comic character 'Obelix' takes off takes off during the 33nd International Hot Air Balloon week in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, January 23, 2011. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate.




Hot air balloons take off during the 33nd International Hot Air Balloon week in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate.