Col des Croix – Black Pond loop from Le Ménil

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Col des Croix – Black Pond loop from Le Ménil

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Col des Croix – Black Pond loop from Le Ménil

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22.8km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 11, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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3.58 km

Statue

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4.20 km

Former Le Thillot station

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Le Thillot is a village of 3,400 inhabitants located in the Vosges department, whose station was put into service in 1879. The station was closed by the SNCF in 1989. …

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7.56 km

Col des Croix

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De Col des Croix is a 679-meter-high mountain pass in the French Vogezen massif, located on the border of the Vosges and Haute-Saône departments. The pass forms an accessible connecting …

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9.28 km

Étang de la Peau

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The Étang de la Peau, near Ramonchamp, is a serene and secluded spot, nestled in the lush forests of the Vosges. Historically, like many ponds in the region, it was …

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11.4 km

Black Pond

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The Black Pond is part of a set of ten ponds that can be explored thanks to a marked five-kilometre route. This peaceful place is a delight for hikers and fishermen.

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