Grand Ballon, Mountain summit in Haut-Rhin, France
The Grand Ballon rises 1,424 meters above sea level as the highest peak of the Vosges Mountains, featuring rounded slopes and extensive hiking paths.
The summit contains a memorial dedicated to the Chasseurs Alpins, French mountain troops who defended this strategic position during World War I.
The Grand Ballon stands within the Regional Natural Park of the Ballons des Vosges, where visitors experience traditional Alsatian mountain life and cuisine.
Several marked trails lead to the summit from different starting points, with winter access primarily available through Willer sur Thur or Goldbach routes.
The summit houses a radar station designed by Claude Vasconi in 1997, monitoring civil aviation while providing an orientation table for mountain viewing.
Location: Haut-Rhin
Elevation above the sea: 1,424 m
GPS coordinates: 47.90084,7.09840
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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