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Ascent of the Ballon d'Alsace from Sewen

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Ascent of the Ballon d'Alsace from Sewen

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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  • Location: Sewen, Thann-Gebweiler, Alsace, France

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    October 8, 2026

    Road cycling

    Of the three sides of the Ballon d'Alsace, this is clearly the most difficult (the only one with gradients of 9-10%)... but it is certainly the most beautiful!
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    April 2, 2025

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    From Sewen, the thirteen-kilometer ascent of the Ballon d'Alsace begins and ends gently. Be especially careful of the gradients in the middle of the route, which can reach 13%.
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    June 9, 2026

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    The Ballon d’Alsace or the Vosges was the first mountain tour of the third edition of the Tour de France from July 9 to 30, 1905, in the second, 299 km long stage between Nancy and Besançon. Also in the fourth edition of the Tour de France the following year, from July 4 to 29, 1906, the route, also on the second stage, this time 400 km, went from Douai to Nancy via the Ballon d’Alsace.
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    Distance 13.0 km

    Uphill 840 m

    Downhill 170 m

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    There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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    Location: Sewen, Thann-Gebweiler, Alsace, France

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