This route leads through the high chaumes to the edge of the Forlet glacial cirque at the steep cliff. Stop: Le Valtin - Gazon du Faing.
An orientation table directs views to the limits of the Vosges and the Black Forest in Germany.
Author’s recommendation
This route idea is part of the collection of scenic routes developed by the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
In case of problem
Call 112 (European emergency number)
5 key points to communicate your alert:
Where? municipality, place, route, altitude
Who? identity, phone number
What? type of accident, number of victims, severity, fall dynamics
When? time of accident Weather? wind, visibility
Tips and suggestions
Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park
03 89 77 90 20
info@parc-ballons-vosges.fr
Roadbook
Follow the "green ring" markers by the Club Vosgien up to the orientation table then towards Soultzeren Eck. Return to the Gazon du Faing inn by following the "green ring" markers.
Gazon du Faing
RESERVE NATURELLE LE TANET-GAZON DU FAING
Lac du Forlet
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
www.fluo.eu
www.parc-ballons-vosges.fr/navette-des-cretes
The Dreieck Lac Vert stop is served by the ridge shuttle on weekends in June and September and every day in July and August! Pink line (summit line).
Directions
Stop Le Valtin - Gazon du Faing
Parking
No need to think about it, it's the ridge shuttle!
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
www.club-vosgien.eu
Author’s map recommendations
www.club-vosgien.eu
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Recommended equipment
Clothing suitable for the season and conditions (cold, hot, humid…)
Hiking shoes suitable for the terrain (even for children!)
Telescopic poles (useful for stability and to relieve joints)
Mobile phone and spare battery if needed
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions