Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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17.9 km

Fountain

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Super track great surface

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18.2 km

Col du Ballon d'Alsace

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The ascent of the Ballon d'Alsace from Sewen stretches over 13 kilometers.

This 9-kilometer segment includes 700 meters of elevation gain, an average of 7.5%.

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29.1 km

Ballon d'Alsace Inn

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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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29.6 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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29.7 km

Borne René Pottier

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René Pottier was the first to cross the Ballon d'Alsace in the Tour de France in 1905 (supposedly at an average speed of 20 km/h) and thus became cycling's first …

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29.7 km

Ascent to Ballon d'Alsace

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Great route very nice view above.

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57.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

4.28 km

1.40 km

157 m

144 m

Surfaces

54.5 km

2.94 km

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,170 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 17 February

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