Tête des Chats, Mountain summit in Vosges, France.
Tête des Chats is a granite mountain summit in the Vosges Mountains on the border between Alsace and Lorraine. The peak stands at about 1082 meters and features distinctive rock formations.
The mountain played a strategic role during World War I when French troops captured it in 1914. Its position on the border ridge made it an important vantage point for military operations.
The mountain takes its name from rock formations that resemble cat heads when viewed from a distance. Hikers notice these distinctive stone shapes when they reach the summit.
Marked hiking trails lead to the summit from several mountain passes, including Col des Bagenelles and Col du Pré de Raves. The Route des Crêtes offers multiple access points for hikers of different skill levels.
The mountain was once marked on military maps as Signal du Bonhomme and served as a navigation marker between regions. This old name is less known today but still appears in some historical records.
Location: Vosges
Location: Haut-Rhin
Elevation above the sea: 1,082 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 48.19440,7.10634
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:00
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