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Travel Guide France Grand Est Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park
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    The Gérardmer national forest seen from the Roche du Page in Xonrupt-Longemer Photo: Olivier Klencklen, Adobe Stock

Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park

A Nature Park is a protected landscape that has been preserved in its present state by means of long-term planning and agriculture and is promoted in terms of tourism.

Year of establishment: 1989
Area: 2640 km²
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Activities in the Ballons des Vosges


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Snowshoe walking · Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
En raquettes à la Tête des Chats
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.6 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 180 m

Cette balade en raquettes à neige  vous permettra de découvrir une partie de la petite station de ski des Bagenelles.

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from André Patris,   Club Vosgien
Snowshoe walking · Alsace
Le Haycot - à pied ou en raquettes
Toprecommended route Difficulty
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 200 m
Descent 200 m

Cette randonnée de la demi journée peut s'effectuer toute l'année : à pied pendant la belle saison,  mais aussi en raquettes. En hiver, lorsque l ...

from André Patris,   Club Vosgien
Mountain Biking · Massif des Vosges
Circuit VTT 4 - Tête des Faux
Toprecommended route Difficulty S2 moderate Open
Distance 14.6 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 381 m
Descent 391 m

Départ de l'auberge du Blancrupt direction Est. Passage devant le mur des Lorrains et belle vue sur Labaroche. Km 5 les restes de l'ancienne gare ...

from Guillaume BERNARD,   MASSIF DES VOSGES
Bike Riding · Alsace
Cycling route: BL320 - La Décapole through vineyards and hills
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 20.2 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 157 m
Descent 157 m

The historical town centre of Turckheim is the starting point of this itinerary which takes you to Sigolsheim via Katzenthal, another village in ...

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from Visit Alsace,   Visit Alsace
Ski Touring · Vosges
Ski hike with backcountry skis on the Vosges ridge
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 57.2 km
Duration 13:00 h
Ascent 1,642 m
Descent 1,628 m

Four-day tour from Le Bonhomme, along the Route des Cretes, over the bare mountain range of the Vosges to the Grand Ballon.

from Roger Weingarten,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Touring · Massif des Vosges
Escapades à vélo au cœur des Vosges du Sud
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 252.4 km
Duration 18:00 h
Ascent 4,245 m
Descent 4,245 m

Partez à la découverte de 10 Stations Vertes du Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges!

from Fédération des stations vertes,   MASSIF DES VOSGES
Hiking route · Massif des Vosges
Lochberg Farm-Auberge walk - Walk in the company of hundred-year-old beeches
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 173 m

Located in the municipality of Kirchberg, 900 m above sea level, at the foot of the Bærenkopf, the Lochberg farm is surrounded by large pastures ...

from Guillaume BERNARD,   MASSIF DES VOSGES
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Hiking in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park

Hiking in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Park offers an immersive experience in the heart of spectacular nature.

The signposted trails wind through diverse landscapes, from dense forests to panoramic Vosges peaks, offering hikers a variety of routes to suit all levels of ability. The ridges offer breathtaking views of lush green valleys and sparkling lakes, creating the perfect backdrop for an outdoor adventure. The well-maintained routes also allow you to explore iconic sites such as the Grand Ballon, the highest point in the Vosges.

Nature lovers can admire a diverse flora, including wild orchids and unique forest species. The presence of refuges and picnic areas along the trails adds a friendly touch to the experience, inviting hikers to fully savour the natural beauty and serenity of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Park.

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    Long-Distance Hiking · Massif des Vosges
    Crossing the Vosges Mountains - Wissembourg / Belfort

Cycling and mountain biking in the Ballons des Vosges

The Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park offers an exceptional playground for cycling enthusiasts, whether they prefer tarmac or trails.The ridges offer breathtaking panoramas, rewarding cyclists' efforts with breathtaking views of verdant valleys and majestic peaks.

The winding roads meander through varied landscapes, offering up some great climbs and descents for sportive cyclists, while mountain bikers will find a diverse network of trails through dense forests, rolling meadows and rocky slopes, offering challenges to suit their skill level.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist looking for technical challenges or a lover of leisurely rides, the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park offers a diverse range of cycling terrain, promising a memorable experience in the heart of unspoilt nature.

  • Bike Riding · Alsace
    Cycling route: BL320 - La Décapole through vineyards and hills


... with generous cuisine to be enjoyed without moderation!

The Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park is also home to a range of winter culinary specialities that reflect the region's generous terroir! In winter, comfort food takes pride of place. Potée Vosgienne" is a hearty speciality based on pork, cabbage and potatoes, simmered slowly to create a rich, comforting flavour.

Cheese-based dishes, such as Alsatian 'tarte flambée', are also appreciated for their warmth and simplicity. Munster is a soft cheese with a fine but powerful flavour. For dessert, the local "brimbelles" (blueberries) are often used to make tasty tarts and jams.

To accompany these winter delights, local wines such as Gewurztraminer and Alsace Riesling add the perfect touch to the gastronomic experience in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park.

Potée vosgienne
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Munster
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Délicieuse tarte aux myrtilles
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Tarte flambée
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  • Webcam · Alsace
    Fellering
  • Webcam · Lorraine
    La Bresse
  • Webcam · Lorraine
    Vagney › South: La Croix des Hêtres
  • Webcam · Lorraine
    La Bresse › South: Petit Artimont
  • Webcam · Alsace
    Katzenthal: Castle Wineck
  • Webcam · Alsace
    Le Bonhomme: Webcam du Lac Blanc 900 - Massif des Vosges - alsace
  • Webcam · Lorraine
    La Bresse
  • Webcam · Lorraine
    Gerardmer
  • Webcam · Alsace
    Cernay
  • Webcam · Alsace
    Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle › South: Syndicat Mixte Interdépartemental du Ballon d'Alsace (S.M.I.B.A.)
  • Webcam · Alsace
    Bitschwiller-les-Thann › South-East: Le Thanner Hubel
  • Webcam · Lorraine
    Gerardmer › South
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June 02, 2024 · Community
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Zum Lac Vert
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Auf dem Kamm
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Munsterkäse in the making
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Gute ausgeschilderte Wege
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Lac Blanc
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122J - Le GRAND VALTIN - 23/20 PHILBI Scierie du lançoir by Marc
May 29, 2024 · Community
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Route done on May 28, 2024
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