Col du Houx (900m) walks

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.

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.

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!

This walk follows the fortified belt around Belfort. You’ll discover lovely countryside and woodland scenery, as well as several charming villages: Chaux, La Chapelle-sous-Chaux and Évette-Salbert.You’ll pass by Giromagny Fort. The walk ends with a landscape featuring numerous ponds and the Malsaucy nature reserve. As well as a beautiful view of the Vosges, you’ll be able to spot a variety of birds. The start and finish points are accessible by bus or train.

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

This walk follows the fortified belt around Belfort. You’ll discover lovely countryside and woodland scenery, the village of Evette Salbert and the towns near Belfort: Essert and Bavilliers. You’ll pass by Fort du Salbert and the Ouvrage de la Côte, which formed part of Belfort’s line of defence. The start and finish points are accessible by bus or train.

For this lovely new stage, which will take you from Belacker to the Grand Ballon, the highest peak in the Vosges, follow the Club Vosgien route, marked with Yellow Rectangles. These markings indicate theGR®532, an iconic walking route across the Vosges linking Woerth in the Bas-Rhin to Belfort. Although the distance is shorter, this stage is by no means easy. After a descent towards Saint Amarin, with a 560m drop in altitude, don’t forget to save your energy, as a 1,000m climb then awaits you to reach the “roof of the Vosges”.

Return to the Hundrunck Pass via the summit of the Vogelstein.

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.

This walk follows the fortified belt around Belfort. You’ll discover lovely countryside and woodland scenery, as well as several charming villages: Bavilliers, Froideval, Botans, Dorans, Bermont and Sevenans. You’ll pass by the Fort du Bois d’Oye. You’ll be able to admire the Coulée Verte and the Haute-Saône Canal. Near Bermont, you’ll find a superb 360° viewpoint over the Vosges and the Jura. The start and finish points are served by a bus service.