Family walk at the Ballon d'Alsace

- From the parking lot at the Tourist Office, head towards the forest behind the monument "The Projected Man" by following the central path between the chalet dedicated to cross-country skiing and the sign "Ballons Comtois Nature Reserve" (yellow disk / red rectangle GR5 markings).

- Enter the forest - At the first intersection (after the sign "Ballon d'Alsace State Forest"), turn right and follow the blue ring markings "Chemin Colas". At the crossroads 30m further, turn right again following the same markings: "Ballon d'Alsace 1h30 via the Colas path

- Jumenterie 0h45". - Follow the path for about 1km. Take the opportunity to observe the Ballon de Servance on your left, which is characterized by its antenna on top.

- You will arrive at a small cleared area next to the paved road. Follow the path going up to the right (blue ring "Jumenterie"). - Climb this somewhat steep section for about 200m until you enter the cow park.

- Cross the field then follow the road while staying in the meadow until the building in front of you (the Jumenterie).

- Cross the road, pass in front of the Jumenterie building then follow it on the right by following the ascending path (red disk, direction "Ballon Summit")

- You arrive at a small chalet (the red disk is on the left side of it). You can enjoy a picnic table and the presence of Vosgian cows (depending on the season).

- With your back to the picnic table, take the ascending path that passes under the ski lift.

- Exit the cow park by following the path, then continue for about 600m through the forest and blueberry bushes.

- Arriving at a clearing, follow the path and walk along the meadow on your right. Depending on the weather and season, you may be able to admire horses.

- You can join the "Discovery Trail" by turning left and climbing to the Joan of Arc statue. Otherwise, turn right and return to your starting point. IGN reference map 3520 OT is available at tourist offices. The GPX track as well as the description of the hike are downloadable below.

In case of emergency, call 112

Access: Nationale 66, at the Saint Maurice sur Moselle tourist office take the D486 which is located just opposite and climb to the summit of the pass.

From Belfort via the municipality of Lepuix (A36 motorway, exit 13, all directions, then direction Ballon d’Alsace).

From Mulhouse via the municipality of Sewen (A36 motorway, exit 15 direction Masevaux, then direction Sewen / Ballon d’Alsace).

From the Vosges via the municipality of Saint-Maurice sur Moselle: ascend the pass via the road starting opposite the Tourist Office.

Start: Tourist Office of Ballon d’Alsace, located at the summit of the pass.