Chalet du Langenberg

The Chalet du Langenberg is a mountain hut run by the Club Alpin Français (FFCAM, Belfort section) on the south-eastern slope of the Ballon d'Alsace above Sewen in the southern Vosges massif. Situated at an altitude of around 1050 m, it offers a sweeping view over the Rhine plain, the Black Forest and, on a clear day, as far as the Swiss Alps. The hut is accessible all year round by reservation and is suitable for weekends with family or friends as well as for club courses or training camps. There is no catering; the hut is self-managed. A well-equipped kitchen with stove, microwave, fridge, cooking utensils and crockery is available to groups, as is a large lounge and dining room with space for numerous people. The chalet is located directly on the road to the Ballon d'Alsace, next to the Grand Langenberg ski area and the dense network of marked and unmarked trails, including the GR5, as well as close to climbing rocks, paragliding launch sites and fishing waters. In summer, it is the starting point for hikes and mountain bike tours, while in winter you can quickly reach the alpine and Nordic slopes from here. As mountain weather and conditions can change quickly, travelers should check the current weather conditions, road closures and possible road closures before each tour. The chalet has been owned by CAF Belfort for over 50 years and has since been developed into a simple but comfortable base for mountain sports in the southern part of the Vosges massif.