Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Le Thillot
Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Le Thillot
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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Le Thillot
05:00
97.2km
1,670m
Road cycling
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 27, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 48.1 km for 6.75 km
Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)
After 67.4 km for 486 m
Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.06 km
Stone Arch Bridge on the Voie Verte Bussang–Épinal
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6.57 km
Voie verte along the Moselle
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14.0 km
Col de Bussang (731 m)
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32.5 km
Climb to Col Amic
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This pass has an average gradient of 4.8% over 9.6 kilometers. The slope is therefore rather gentle, but the climb is long. Ideal for climbing at your own pace, gently!
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41.3 km
Col Amic
Mountain Pass
47.9 km
View of the Black Forest from Grand Ballon
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48.0 km
Grand Ballon
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49.3 km
Haag Pass
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Originally, it was laid out by French troops as a supply route during the First World War. Today, in the snow-free months, it is mainly visitors to the Vosges who travel on it. It runs for 75 km from Col du Bonhomme in the north via Col de la Schlucht, Hohneck, Markstein, Grand Ballon and Cernay to Thann in the south.
The route passes several sites from the First World War and touches the highest mountain in the Vosges, the Grand Ballon.
Mostly deciduous and mixed forests line the road, or there are wonderful views of the wooded slopes of the Vosges, the Rhine plain and the Black Forest opposite. On a clear day the view extends as far as the Swiss Alps and Montblanc.
On nice days it is very popular with bikers with and without motor, and hikers get their money's worth on the left and right of the road.
Many convertible tours are also made here, which come from all regions of Europe.
The Ferme, (cozy Alsatian country inns), which can be found along the entire route, offer refreshment opportunities.
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54.9 km
Markstein
Highlight • Mountain Pass
A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.
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90.1 km
Col du Ménil
Mountain Pass
97.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
62.1 km
17.3 km
11.7 km
6.11 km
Surfaces
93.0 km
3.48 km
589 m
202 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,330 m)
Lowest point (370 m)
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