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Grand Ballon – View of the Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon

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Grand Ballon – View of the Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon

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Grand Ballon – View of the Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon

03:30

10.2km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.18 km for 877 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 3.37 km for 60 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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475 m

Haag – Grand Ballon area

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Pleasant part of the loop around the crest of the Grand Ballon. Plus beautiful views.

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7.92 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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Here you can see everything, no wonder it's the highest point of the Vosges (1442m).

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8.08 km

Haag Pass

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The Route des Crêtes, or the Vosges ridge road, is one of the most impressive mountain roads in France. The scenic Route des Crêtes runs along the main ridge of …

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8.10 km

Beautiful trail to the Grand Ballon

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The path that leads to the Grand Ballon is absolutely essential. First for its destination, but above all for the variety of landscapes you cross: dense forests, ridge paths, balconies. Pure hiking as we like it!

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9.44 km

Grand Ballon

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The Grand Ballon (German: Großer Belchen), at 1,424 meters above sea level, offers a magnificent panoramic view and is the highest mountain in the Vosges Mountains.

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9.56 km

Way to the observatory

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very beautiful 360° view

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9.56 km

Grand Ballon Civil Aviation Radar

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The radar was designed as an architectural masterpiece by its designer, Claude Vasconi, and was built in 1997.
Under the radome, visitors can access an orientation table offering superb views.

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9.82 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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The Lac du Ballon, also Belchensee, is a karst lake. In the 16th century, Vauban converted it into a reservoir.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

2.27 km

2.05 km

981 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.59 km

1.31 km

1.23 km

981 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

4°C

60 %

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Grand Ballon – View of the Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon

Haag – Grand Ballon area

View of the Grand Ballon

Haag Pass

Beautiful trail to the Grand Ballon

Grand Ballon

Way to the observatory

Grand Ballon Civil Aviation Radar

View of the Grand Ballon

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