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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: March 29, 2026

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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

Highlight • Bridge

30 km of former railway line between Bussang and Epinal have been converted into a railway cycle path (voie verte). Wonderful!

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6.57 km

Voie verte along the Moselle

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Old railway line converted into a cycle path. An excellent cycle path that takes you away from the main roads.

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14.0 km

Col de Bussang

Mountain Pass

32.5 km

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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41.3 km

Col Amic

Mountain Pass

48.0 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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49.3 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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54.9 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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66.6 km

Rothenbach Pass / Rothenbachkopf (1,316 m)

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The Rothenbachkopf in the High Vosges Mountains lies a few meters east of the Route des Crêtes (D430) between the Batteriekopf and the Col de la Schlucht in the Haut-Rhin department. It can also be reached via the D34a, the Route des Américains, at the junction with the D34, the Route de Bramont. The treeless, grassy Rothenbachkopf is distinguished by its striking, relatively flat ridge topped by a small summit. Hiking trails run along the ridge, and paragliders also use it as a launching point in good weather.

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89.9 km

Ménil Pass (621 m)

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Small pass between Le Thillot and Cornimont. Neither very long nor very high nor steep.

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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

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

58 %

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Le Thillot

Stone Arch Bridge on the Voie Verte Bussang–Épinal

Voie verte along the Moselle

Climb to Col Amic

Grand Ballon

Haag Pass

Markstein

Rothenbach Pass / Rothenbachkopf (1,316 m)

Ménil Pass (621 m)

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