Greatest height achieved (#1), Handicap, Open

There were 26 ballooning events at the 1900 Paris Exposition, which were more properly termed exhibitions. They were mixed, with both men and women participating. The events all took place starting at the Aerostation at the Parc de Vincennes in Paris. There were three events for greatest height achieved, one without handicap, and two with handicaps. Nothing is known about the handicaps and how they were assigned. This event was won by Jacques Balsan, who also won the altitude competition without handicap. For winning this event Balsan received a silver plaque valued at 200 francs.