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Le Ballon d'Alsace

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  • Sommet du Ballon d'Alsace
    Sommet du Ballon d'Alsace
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A magical summit, a paradise for hikers!

At an altitude of 1247m in the Ballons des Vosges Natural Park, it is the meeting point of three regions: Lorraine, Franche-Comté and Alsace.
From the summit, discover a panoramic view of the Doller Valley and the Alps
Oxygen balloon for the sportsmen, you will be able to practise there summer and winter of many activities
- Hiking
- Paragliding
- ATV
- Cycle tourism
- Climbing
- Cani-Rando
- Acropark

- Cross-country and downhill skiing
- Sledge and snowshoes
- Sled dogs

In summer a tourist information point is open every day at the Maison du Tourisme at the top of the Ballon d'Alsace.

Coordinates

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47.822837, 6.845448
DMS
47°49'22.2"N 6°50'43.6"E
UTM
32T 338734 5298857
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