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  • Le Grand Ballon

    With its highest peak at 1424 metres in altitude, the Grand-Ballon is the highest summit in the Vosges mountains. It is well-known to hiking, downhill skiing and cross-country ski enthusiasts. Tourism expanded in the Grand-Ballon in the XIXth century with the advent of railroads in the valleys.



    On top of the Grand-Ballon summit stands the Diables Bleus monument erected by the Club Alpin Français and the Club Vosgien in tribute to the victims of the batallions of mountain infantry who fought in the First World War.
    Radar for civil aviation was designed as an architectural work by its creator Claude Vasconi and built in 1997.

    From underneath the radome, you can access an orientation table providing magnificent views.



    ACCESS

    Exercise caution in winder: all roads are ploughed in winter (equipment mandatory) but the Route des Crêtes (Cliff Road) from the Col de la Schlucht to the Grand-Ballon is closed.



    By car in winter to Grand-Ballon:

    via Willer sur Thur, Goldbach.



    By car in summer to Grand-Ballon:

    via Guebwiller, Wattwiller or Willer sur Thur, Goldbach.


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    Liesel's advice

    Ready to climb the highest summit of the Vosges Mountains? The ascent is worth the effort, with a stunning view at the top! Access is simple and its several different trails make it a great place for hiking.
  • Description

    Type of place to visit

    massif / colline / sites emblematiques
    Point de vue et panorama

    Visit packages

    Free visit
  • Location

    Altitude : 1424 m

    Distance

    Nearest train station: Willer sur Thur - 15 Km

    Access

    By bus

Contact details

  • 68360 Soultz Haut Rhin