Col de Chamont starting from Fréland

In spring, there is nothing more pleasant than this circular starting from Fréland and passing through the Col de Chamont. Lovely panoramic views of the Pays Welche, the Fréland and Lapoutroie valleys, the magnificent Mont Kalblin and beautiful forest passages.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 258 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 258 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 681 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 423 m

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Description of the walk

Car park on the edge of the D11.3 (Grand Rue) next to Fréland town hall or behind it via Rue des Violettes.

(S/E) From the town hall, cross Grand Rue at the pedestrian crossing to take Rue de l'Église. Go up this street and walk along the cemetery.

(1) Go around the cemetery and continue along Chemin de Choé, which runs alongside it. Continue along the path that climbs and winds through the forest to reach the hamlet of Choé in the middle of the hillside fields.
Continue along the small road that runs alongside a few houses on the left.

(2) At the intersection with the path from Ongrange, take the hairpin bend to the right and continue towards Col de Chamont.

(3) At the fork, continue left. Once you have crossed the forest and fields, you will quickly reach Col de Chamont.

(4) At the pass, admire the landscape and the two sculptures symbolising the meeting of man and woman, and take a rest on the bench conveniently positioned in the shade of an old tree.
Continue along the small road that descends towards Lapoutroie. Admire the sumptuous panorama as you pass and, at a right-hand bend, leave the road and continue straight on along the path that leads to a forest and a relay antenna.

(5) When you reach the foot of the forest, turn left just before the small shelter (sign on the wall) and continue along a path that descends into the forest towards Ongrange.

(6) When you leave the forest, take the small road for about 20 metres and then continue along a path on the left that crosses the fields towards the bottom of the valley and Fréland, towards a small group of houses (the path is marked with a green triangle).
Quickly rejoin the small road one bend further on, take it on the left and follow it until you climb up the other side of the small valley.

(7) At the Y-junction, turn right and pass through the centre of Ongrange. Continue along the small road towards Fréland to reach the crossroads by the church.

(1) Head back down Rue de l'Église towards the town hall and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 423 m - Fréland Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 433 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 560 m - Hairpin bend
  4. 3 : km 2.1 - alt. 623 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 2.97 - alt. 681 m - Crossroads of the circular - Col de Chamont (681m)
  6. 5 : km 4.11 - alt. 647 m - Relay antenna
  7. 6 : km 4.66 - alt. 564 m - Exit from the forest
  8. 7 : km 5.69 - alt. 486 m - Y-junction
  9. S/E : km 6.77 - alt. 423 m - Fréland Town Hall

Notes

In Fréland, all shops and accommodation.
No water points along the route.

Worth a visit

In Fréland, visit the Pays Welche museum (part of Alsace with a traditional Romance language and culture).
Magnificent landscapes over the Vosges valleys of the Pays Welche and Lapoutroie, among others.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 13830822

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We just missed the turn-off to Ongrange, apart from that, T.B.

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Wazouto
Wazouto

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk that I recommend doing at the start or end of the day in good weather, as three quarters of
the walk is along mountain pastures and farms, in very open spaces.
Apart from a fairly challenging initial 400m climb and a descent that is a little slippery in places, this route presents no significant difficulties and can be completed in 2 hours if you are a "good" walker.
A must if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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kookie68
kookie68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A nice, fairly easy walk. Very muddy in places !

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Christian L2.
Christian L2.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike completed in October 2024.

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Patanawa
Patanawa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

far too much tarmac road on this route for my liking

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Phonsy
Phonsy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this route on Sunday, 12 May 2024, without paying too much attention to the explanations but following the route indicated. It was a really nice outing with beautiful views. We also enjoyed the moments in the shade and others in the open. Thank you for this hike. I would rate it between easy and moderate, especially at the start when the steep climb awakens the senses...
When you arrive at Col de Chamont, the highest point of the hike, there are two benches where six to eight people can take a break and have a snack. (No tables.) We had a choice between shade and sun, but that may not always be the case... I recommend this hike.

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Patou63
Patou63

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike accompanied by beautiful views. The signposting is adequate.

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Paml68
Paml68
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, leisurely walk done twice. The first time without encountering many people. The second time with a few more cars. However, both times took 1 hour and 50 minutes without rushing. I recommend it.

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Maminouxe
Maminouxe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A nice climb at the start... Very beautiful views. Too bad there's a bit too much tarmac, best done in autumn or spring.

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Lanktus
Lanktus

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike! The effort required at the beginning is followed by a gentler climb to reach the Chamont Pass, where you can enjoy magnificent views over the valleys. Thank you!

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marcheuse
marcheuse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This route takes approximately two hours to complete.

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Vincentamja
Vincentamja

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A gentle hike offering beautiful, unobstructed views along almost the entire route. The many bends in the paths and roads provide a variety of viewpoints.

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