Beautiful passes In the Vosges Mountains

Here René Pottier defeated on 11 July 1905 the first pass of the Tour de France. The balloon d'Alsace then remained unrivaled for five years - until you discovered the much tougher passes in the Pyrenees.

At 1,247 meters, the pass is by far not the highest in the Vosges, and today nobody would put him in the list of important passes - but there is still a certain amount of magic about him.

The second highest of the Vosges mountains is at 1,363 meters at the same time the highest point to reach on asphalt point of the mountains. Although it is at the entrance only a short spur road that branches off from the famous route of the Crêtes. But the view from Hohneck is worth it.

This descent of nearly 5 kilometers with more than 7.5% of average part of the Grand Ballon, which culminates at 1325 meters.

The road is quite busy but remains in very good condition. Whatever the season, the landscapes are impressive, but it is difficult on the descent to take the time to admire them!

The Col de Fréland is a difficult hike in the Vosges. The ascent to the summit covers a distance of approximately 11 kilometers and has varying gradients throughout. You can expect average gradients of around 6% to 8%, with some sections reaching steeper gradients of up to 10%.

This pass is my favorite in the Vosges mountains. In addition to its glorious past on the Tour, it has the advantage of being more isolated than an alpine pass and represents a nice cycling challenge.

The Champ du Feu is a scenic mountainous region of Alsace, France. It offers stunning panoramic views, dense forests and is a popular destination for cycling, skiing and enjoying nature.

The Ballon de Servance belongs to the Vosges mountains and rises to 1216 meters above sea level.

The highest point in the Haute-Saône department, the Ballon de Servance is partly requisitioned by the army but the summit is accessible to the public.

Access roads partially close in winter because the road is not cleared of snow.