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Ballon d'Alsace – Grand Ballon loop from Parking Bois des Lutins

Ballon d'Alsace – Grand Ballon loop from Parking Bois des Lutins

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Ballon d'Alsace – Grand Ballon loop from Parking Bois des Lutins

07:05

128km

2,730m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 90.8 km for 6.75 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.3 km

Col du Ménil

Mountain Pass

27.3 km

Rue du Ballon d'Alsace.

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Ballon d'Alsace from Saint Maurice sur Moselle is 9 km long with a total drop of 621 m. The average gradient is 6.95 with a maximum gradient of 13.8%

The route features stunning mountain scenery and features frequently in the Tour de France.

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36.3 km

Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 passes in the Pyrenees were discovered.

At 1,247 meters, the pass is by no means the highest in the Vosges and today no one would include it on the list of important passes - but there is still a certain magic about it.

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36.3 km

Ascent to Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great route very nice view above.

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45.7 km

Lac d'Alfeld

Lake

66.9 km

Col du Hundsruck

Mountain Pass

75.1 km

Climb to Col Amic

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col Amic culminates at an altitude of 828 meters, below the Grand Balon.

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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90.6 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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92.0 km

Haag Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 the Southern Vosges almost entirely at an altitude of 1200 m.
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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97.6 km

Markstein

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magnificent viewpoint on the Route des Crêtes, located at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south roads, near the Grand Ballon.

A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.

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122 km

Col de Bramont

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At the Col de Bramont, located in the Vosges, you will encounter a mix of challenging climbs and thrilling descents. As you pass through dense forests and meadows, the air is fresh and invigorating, especially when you reach the summit at 956 meters.

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128 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

104 km

11.0 km

1.54 km

335 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

126 km

865 m

457 m

335 m

264 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Wednesday 10 June

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Rue du Ballon d'Alsace.

Ballon d'Alsace

Ascent to Ballon d'Alsace

Climb to Col Amic

Grand Ballon

Haag Pass

Markstein

Col de Bramont

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