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Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from La Gentiane

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Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from La Gentiane

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Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from La Gentiane

01:20

13.6km

330m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 166 m for 7 m

After 13.4 km for 7 m

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2.58 km

Ballon d'Alsace Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

When you are at the top of the Ballon d'Alsace, the view is your first reward. The Auberge du Ballon d'Alsace is the second. With its traditional dishes, its panoramic …

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3.09 km

Deminers' Memorial

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This monument called the Projected Man pays tribute to all the deminers who died for France during the Second World War. More than 600 men sacrificed themselves to detect and …

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3.12 km

Ballon d'Alsace

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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 …

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3.71 km

Statue of Joan of Arc at the Ballon d'Alsace

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Joan of Arc on horseback - very nice statue - with a view over the summit of the Ballon d'Alsace, there are also a few stone blocks to rest on

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4.42 km

Ballon d'Alsace

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If you do not like to go for long hikes, you have the opportunity to walk from the car park and enjoy the wonderful view from the top. The "climb" …

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9.08 km

Wissgrut

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The Wissgrut is a large peak in the Vosges which culminates at 1124 meters above sea level. From this height, you benefit from a magnificent panorama over the entire Vosges …

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