Col du Ballon d'Alsace

#1206 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Col du Ballon d'Alsace is a mountain pass situated close to the summit of the Ballon d'Alsace in the Vosges Mountains of France. It connects Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle with Masevaux and Belfort. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 3865 ftCoordinates: 47°49'15"N, 6°50'4"E

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Grand EstFrance

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Col du Ballon d'Alsace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ballon d'Alsace, Lac d'Alfeld, Lac des Perches, La Planche des Belles Filles.

0.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ballon d'Alsace
13 min walk • The Ballon d'Alsace is a serene mountain peak nestled in the Vosges Mountains in Eastern France. Standing at an elevation of 1,247 meters, it marks a natural border between the Alsace, Franche-Comté, and Lorraine regions.
1.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac d'Alfeld
47 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Southern Vosges in France, Lac d'Alfeld is a serene mountain lake that offers a picturesque escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by lush forests and rugged terrain, this tranquil body of water is a hidden gem waiting...
4.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Perches
118 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Vosges Mountains of France, Lac des Perches is a serene alpine lake that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. This hidden gem is situated at an altitude of approximately 950 meters and is also known by its German name, Stausee.
4.7 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
La Planche des Belles Filles, Ballons des Vosges Nature Park
119 min walk • La Planche des Belles Filles is a ski station in the Vosges Mountains, in France. It is located in the Haute-Saône département. Since 2012, the climb to the summit has been used several times during the Tour de France cycle race.
4.3 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre du Peuple, Bussang
109 min walk • The Théâtre du peuple is a theater located in Bussang, France, built in 1895 by Maurice Pottecher. The theatre was added to the list of historical monuments in 1975 and is always in activity, putting on a new performance each year. Performances take place on every Sunday of July and August.
5.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac du Lachtelweiher
138 min walk • Lac du Lachtelweiher is a lake in Haut-Rhin, France. At an elevation of 740 m, its surface area is 0.015 km². The French name is a tautology as the German Weiher already means pond/lake.
4.3 miS
Forts and castles
Château du Rosemont
110 min walk • The Château de Rosemont is a ruined castle in the commune of Riervescemont in the Territoire de Belfort département of France. It is now a mound of stones with the remains of a tower.
4.4 miNW
Museum
Musée départemental de la Montagne
112 min walk • The departmental museum of the mountain is a museum located in Château-Lambert, in Haute-Saône.
2 miW
Natural attraction, Lookout, Mountain
Ballon de Servance, Servance
52 min walk • The Ballon de Servance is a summit of the Southern Vosges massif, on the border of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Grand Est regions. It is the highest point of the department of Haute-Saône, and of the national natural reserve of the Ballons...
4.2 miS
Locality
Lepuix
108 min walk • Lepuix is a commune in the Territoire de Belfort department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in northeastern France.
5.9 miNW
Locality
Le Ménil
150 min walk • Le Ménil is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France. It is sometimes called Le Ménil-Thillot to distinguish it from nearby Ménil-de-Senones. Inhabitants are called Guédons.