Ballon d'Alsace
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About Ballon d'Alsace
A rugged Vosges peak where the wind-whipped ridgeline offers a raw, panoramic escape for hikers and cycling purists alike.
Highlights
- Wild ridge hiking
- Legendary cycling climbs
- Panoramic summit views
- Untamed natural park
Key Facts
- Altitude: 801m
- Top lift: 1150m
- Ski pistes: 8.3km
- Ski lifts: 10
- Lakes nearby: 93
- MTB trails: 131.1km
- Mountain huts: 16
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Ballon d'Alsace
- Today: 15 to 22 °C, rain showers, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3790 m (3600 to 3940 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 15 / 22 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 12 / 17 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 9 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 11 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 11 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 11 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 3 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
Things to do in Ballon d'Alsace
Hikes nearby — Ballon d'Alsace (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Ballon d'Alsace, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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E5, Ballon d'Alsace - Montreux-Château
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Chemin de la Moselle
Portion commune aux GR 501 et GR 7
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Circuit de la vallée de la Savoureuse
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La balade des points de vue
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Tour du Ballon d’Alsace
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Circuit du col du Chantoiseau
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Balade du Chantoiseau
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Circuit du Refuge de la Vieille Hutte
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Boucle de la Beucinière
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Boucle du Mont Jean
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Circuit des 2 chapelles
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Boucle des Belles Filles
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Circuit du Plain Baleroy
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Circuit des Géants
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Sentier des Chèvres
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Sentier de la Haute Vallée de l'Ognon
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Balade des Chevreuils
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Balade au pied du château
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Balade des Terres Rouges
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Circuit de la cascade de la Goutte des Saules
Mountain biking near Ballon d'Alsace
- Route Forestiere du Viel Étang
- Route Forestière des Fougères
- Sentier des Andines
- L'Agne
Getting to Ballon d'Alsace
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 55 km away, about 1h20 by road
- Basel: 1h26 by car, 85 km
- Strasbourg: 2h12 by car, 154 km
- Biel/Bienne: 2h15 by car, 126 km
- Zürich: 2h27 by car, 168 km
- Luzern: 2h31 by car, 181 km
- Bern: 2h33 by car, 181 km
Where to stay in Ballon d'Alsace
13 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 80 EUR per night, median 90 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Ballon d'Alsace page.