Tête du Violu

Tête du Violu is a mountain summit in the Vosges that sits between three small towns in Haut-Rhin and is crossed by several hiking routes. The GR 531 trail passes over the peak and connects various locations throughout this mountain region.

The summit became a contested point in 1914 when opposing armies clashed during the opening battles of the war in this mountain region. These early confrontations left physical structures that remain visible today.

The paths here weave through a landscape shaped by the conflicts of the early 1900s in this mountain range. Visitors walk through terrain that still bears the marks of those times in its physical layout and structure.

The peak is reachable via the marked GR 531 route, which branches into smaller paths and offers various ways to enter the area. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and remember that mountain weather can change quickly.

The old supply paths carved for mule transport during the war are now woven into the modern hiking network. Many of these rocky routes still follow the original lines that once carried military provisions.

Location: Vosges

Location: Haut-Rhin

GPS coordinates: 48.22389,7.12611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:30