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Col du Houx (900m) walks
Chaumes du Ballon d’Alsace between the Col du Ballon and Wissgrut
Visorando Member
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.
Walks near Col du Houx (900m)
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 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.
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!
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
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.
Belfort - Fesches-le-Châtel
13.19 mi
+712 ft
-804 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Belfort (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike is the first of two stages linking the end of the Vosges crossing in Belfort to the start of the Grande Traversée du Jura (or GTJ on maps), located at the start of Mandeure. This hike is very cultural, starting in the historic town of Belfort. The first part takes you past three forts: Belfort, Basses Perches and Bosmont. The hike is never very far from urban areas and it is even possible to get there by TGV as the high-speed train passes through. It is a hike that alternates between woods, agricultural plains and villages of varying sizes, including Bourogne and its charming wash houses. The end of the hike is the most pleasant part of the route, crossing the dry grasslands of Bourogne and walking along the Rhône-Rhine Canal.
Forests and canal in Danjoutin
5.88 mi
+213 ft
-203 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Danjoutin (Territoire-de-Belfort)
The aim of this walk is to explore part of the communal forests, the Grand Bois and the Bosmont, the Montbéliard Canal in Haute-Saône, as well as the landscapes near the village of Danjoutin.
An easy walk suitable for everyone.
The walk is signposted.
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.