La montée du Grand Ballon
Haut-Rhin, France
Out-and-back trail in Haut-Rhin, France. Running.
- Distance
- 9.1 mi (14.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,690 ft (820 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 4,583 ft (1,397 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Hohneck 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Peak: Rennenbachfels 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Peak: Sattefels 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
- Spring 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Abri Oberer-Sattel 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Cave 6.9 mi (11 km) from start
- Cave 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Cave 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Cave 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Cave 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Cave 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Spring: Source du Rennenbach 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Monument des Diables Bleus 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Peak: Grand Ballon 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from start
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Questions about La montée du Grand Ballon
How long is La montée du Grand Ballon?
La montée du Grand Ballon is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,690 ft (820 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,583 ft (1,397 m).
How hard is La montée du Grand Ballon?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for La montée du Grand Ballon?
Parking at the start. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on La montée du Grand Ballon?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. No toilets mapped. 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is La montée du Grand Ballon shaded?
Partly shaded (63% under trees).
What can you do on La montée du Grand Ballon?
Best for Running.
Where can you eat near La montée du Grand Ballon?
Ferme Auberge du Freundstein, 1.2 mi (2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for La montée du Grand Ballon?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near La montée du Grand Ballon
- Rue de la Chapelle Haut-Rhin · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Circuit du Gerstacker Haut-Rhin · Hard · 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
- Furstackerweg Haut-Rhin · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Variante Sentier des nichoirs Haut-Rhin · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- La Slalom Haut-Rhin · Moderate · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- La JMK Haut-Rhin · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- La Rouge Haut-Rhin · Moderate · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Mémorial Cairn Richard N. HALL Haut-Rhin · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
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