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Épinal
Saint-Maurice-Sur-Moselle

Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Col du Ballon d'Alsace

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France
Great East
Épinal
Saint-Maurice-Sur-Moselle

Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Col du Ballon d'Alsace

Easy

4.7

(76)

697

hikers

Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Col du Ballon d'Alsace

00:54

3.06km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

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1

80 m

Deminers' Memorial

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An unusual monument! Worth seeing!

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2

412 m

View of the Vosges Mountains

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3

559 m

Beautiful views

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719 m

Joan of Arc on horseback - very nice statue - with a view over the summit of the Ballon d'Alsace, there are also a few stone blocks to rest on

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1.03 km

The Ballon d'Alsace discovery trail is a must. For its panoramic views but also to get to know the place better. A dozen reading tables line the path to draw …

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6

1.43 km

Ballon d'Alsace

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If you do not like to go for long hikes, you have the opportunity to walk from the car park and enjoy the wonderful view from the top. The "climb" …

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2.45 km

Ballon d'Alsace Inn

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When you are at the top of the Ballon d'Alsace, the view is your first reward. The Auberge du Ballon d'Alsace is the second. With its traditional dishes, its panoramic …

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2.96 km

Ballon d'Alsace

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Here René Pottier conquered the first pass of the Tour de France on July 11, 1905. The Ballon d'Alsace then remained unrivaled for five years - until the much harder …

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3.06 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.18 km

661 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.31 km

515 m

128 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,240 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

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