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Col du Ballon (1174m) walks
Tour du cirque glaciaire du Ballon d'Alsace à partir du Lac d'Alfeld
Visorando Member
9.70 mi
+2,480 ft
-2,461 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
Belle randonnée en montagne entre forêts et chaumes d'altitude.
Chaumes du Ballon d’Alsace between the Col du Ballon and Wissgrut
10.34 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,182 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
Starting from the large car park at Malvaux, in the commune of Lepuix, follow theGR®®5uphill to the Ballon d’Alsace via the Saut de la Truite, the Rummel Waterfall, the Étang des Roseaux, the Grande Goutte refuge and the Bomb Disposal Unit Monument. To enjoy panoramic views, follow the path along the ridges of the Ballon d’Alsace, from the Col du Ballon via the Bérézina, down the Piste Mannheimer, past La Gentiane to the ridges of the Wissgrut. Descend via the Gros Hêtre and the Col du Houx, then return via the Roche du Cerf and the Saut de la Cuvotte.
From the Ballon d'Alsace pass to the Grand Langenberg farmhouse inn
Tourism professional
6.91 mi
+1,614 ft
-1,611 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
Starting from the Col du Ballon d'Alsace, this circular route takes you on a circuit around the summit before crossing wild maple forests and the rocky, steep south-eastern slopes of the mountain. A visit to the summit plateau, a future Grand Site de France, is a highlight of this hike, offering breathtaking views over Lorraine, Alsace and Franche-Comté. On the other side, far from the “crowds” of the Ballon, the unassuming farmhouse inn at Grand Langenberg is a peaceful haven where it’s lovely to stop for a break before setting off again.
Ballon d'Alsace - Chalet de l'Alouette
14.19 mi
+1,860 ft
-3,665 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This beautiful route begins with two remarkable peaks in the Vosges and offers beautiful views of the upper Moselle valley, before reaching the Pays des Étangs.
Tour of the Upper Savoureuse Valley and the summit of the Ballon d'Alsace
18.81 mi
+3,878 ft
-3,862 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This long circular hike will take you through or past a large number of remarkable, picturesque and spectacular spots, and you’ll have the satisfaction of having climbed the Ballon d’Alsace with a significant elevation gain – something not everyone gets to do. The route can be completed in a long day’s walk, provided you are in good shape and set off early in the morning. It is very manageable over two days at a more leisurely pace, with an overnight stay at the Ballon d’Alsace.
Walks near Col du Ballon (1174m)
Ballon d'Alsace - Giromagny
7.75 mi
+417 ft
-2,707 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike takes you down from Ballon d'Alsace to Giromagny. It is the continuation of the Vosges crossing, proposed by DNA, Passion Vosges and the Journal d'Alsace (see practical information). The first few kilometres are along the ridges, with views of the Black Forest, the Rhine Valley and even the Alps. During this same section, you may come across several ski resorts, such as La Chaumière and La Gentiane. A farmhouse inn at Wissgrut offers lunch. Further on, a shelter at the Col du Chantoiseau provides a place to picnic. The descent then continues, sometimes more steeply than others. The arrival in Giromagny offers views of the city of Belfort.
Ballon de Servance
12.46 mi
+1,982 ft
-2,228 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Thillot (Vosges)
Hike to Ballon de Servance.Please note that for this hike, you will need two vehicles, one at (S) at the Col des Croix andthe other at the Sources de Presles reservoir (E). The path leading directly up to the Ballon is a quiet zone and is closed from 15 December to 14 July. See notices
Giromagny - Belfort
12.05 mi
+400 ft
-748 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This stage is the last of the Club Vosgien's red rectangle trail through the Vosges. This stage is classified as moderate as there is virtually no elevation gain. Most of the hike takes place under forest cover. The stage starts in the small town of Giromagny and ends in the beautiful city of Belfort, passing by Bartholdi's Lion, a must-see photo spot for those completing the Vosges crossing!
Gsang towards the Hundsruck Pass
4.44 mi
+499 ft
-1,444 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Moosch (Haut-Rhin)
Return to the Hundrunck Pass via the summit of the Vogelstein.
The thousand ponds starting from Mélisey
3.81 mi
+279 ft
-272 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Mélisey (Haute-Saône)
A very beautiful hike to do with the family to discover or rediscover foxgloves, which are the local flower in June, and stroll around the ponds. Leave a car at the Parc de la Praille car park at the end of the circular hike to avoid finishing the circular with 1.5 km of uninteresting and disappointing road compared to the rest.
Feedback from several hikers reports poorly marked paths that are difficult to find or completely abandoned.