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From Grand Ballon to Petit Ballon

Hard

France > Grand Est > Haut-Rhin > Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park

Exceptional trail

Length

22km

Duration

7h30min

Elev gain

628m

If the previous leg was the one with the most elevation gain, this is the one with the most kilometres. With more than double the day before!

The path follows a line of ridges making an arc between the Grand Ballon and the Petit Ballon, which makes the walk regular and pleasant, without great difference in height. In addition, the path is located above the forests, crossing flowery meadows depending on the season.

In short: a leg to be amazed.

⚠️ The section between the Oberlauchen and Lauchen passes, via the Klintzkopf, is prohibited between December 1 and June 30. You should then take the forest road below.

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Map and elevation

Elevation

22.1km 1114m

Uphill

628m

Highest point

1412m

Downhill

780m

Lowest point

1114m

Route type

One way

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About this trail

Eat and Stay

Several options for sleeping around the Petit Ballon. Also several options for lunch during the stage.

Dogs

I indicate whether dogs are allowed or prohibited on this trail

Equipment

Check Hika’s packing guide

Season

Can be difficult in Winter

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yenka

May 2023

Très belle ligne de crêtes sans difficultés. Toilettes publiques et donc point d’eau au sommet du Markstein. Ayant réalisés le trek sur 2 jours à raison de 25km/jour nous avons bivouaqué a mi-chemin au col d’Oberlauchen en compagnie d’autres randonneurs. Cette partie du trek se conclue par le sommet du Petit Ballon qui offre une magnifique vue à 360 sur les alentours.