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Grand Ballon – La route des crêtes loop from Lac de Retournemer

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Grand Ballon – La route des crêtes loop from Lac de Retournemer

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Grand Ballon – La route des crêtes loop from Lac de Retournemer

05:53

80.6km

1,790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 37.7 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 44.6 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 64.7 km for 486 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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102 m

La Roche du Diable Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock tunnel and view of the lakes in the valley. A small art studio is there, but had to when I was there

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6.60 km

Col des Feignes (Sous-Vologne)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des Feignes sous Vologne from La Bresse is 10.7 km long with a total drop of 309 m. The average gradient is 2.89% with maximum gradients of 4.7%.

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12.9 km

Col de Bramont

Mountain Pass

12.9 km

Winding descent of the Col du Bramont

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Nice descent, lots of hairpin bends, relatively quiet road.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-bramont

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22.7 km

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein is located in the heart of the Vosges Mountains and offers many activities: swimming, canoeing, climbing and even diving!

This artificial lake, intended to protect the valley from frequent floods, is accompanied by a campsite very popular with cyclists who explore the surrounding peaks.

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44.5 km

Grand Ballon

Highlight • Summit

The Col du Grand Ballon from Moosch is 12.6 km long with a total drop of 949 m. The average gradient is 7.6% with maximum gradients of 14.5%. There are stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The climb is often included in the Tour de France.

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55.9 km

Col d'Hahnenbrunnen

Mountain Pass

61.0 km

Herrenberg Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Point on the Vogesenkammstraße with a beautiful view, it now goes up to the Grand Ballon.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_des_Cr%C3%AAtes_(Vogesen) and quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-herrenberg

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61.8 km

The ridge road

Highlight • Trail

Famous in the Vosges, the Route des Crêtes allows you to travel through the high points of the massif, from Lac Blanc to Grand Ballon via Hohneck. Here, the peaks of the ridge line are enhanced by the view of the Altenweiher, a charming glacial lake located at the foot of the Rainkopf.

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63.5 km

La route des crêtes

Highlight • Other

Choosing the right time on a busy road.

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80.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.5 km

6.17 km

637 m

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.8 km

941 m

572 m

319 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

29°C

16°C

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Grand Ballon – La route des crêtes loop from Lac de Retournemer

La Roche du Diable Rock Arch

Col des Feignes (Sous-Vologne)

Winding descent of the Col du Bramont

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

Grand Ballon

Herrenberg Pass

The ridge road

La route des crêtes

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