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Les Trails du Grand Ballon

Trail du Grand Ballon - Spring

24-25 Apr 2027

In 2027, the Trail du Grand Ballon celebrates its 10th anniversary! From accessible formats to long adventures, with distances ranging from 25 to 80 km, the routes will take you to discover the very DNA of the Trail du Grand Ballon: wild trails, tough climbs, endless descents, and breathtaking views

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Shortest distance

25

kilometers

Longest distance

80

kilometers

Registration opens

1st

November

Start and finish Le Markstein (1154m+). 10th edition - 2 days and 5 distances between 25k and 80k

LE MARKSTEIN

The place to be!

LE MARKSTEIN

ALTITUDE : 1183 Meters

In the heart of the High Vosges, Le Markstein is a true balcony overlooking the massif. Between deep forests, high-altitude pastures, and ridge lines, the landscape takes on a fully mountainous dimension. An emblematic spot on the Route des Crêtes, Le Markstein captivates with its wild character, open horizons, and the immediate feeling of being in the heart of the Vosges mountains. On a clear day, the view extends far, sometimes all the way to the peaks of the Alps. A place apart, where nature, terrain, and altitude set the tone.

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New in 2027: Trail du Grand Ballon gets a winter edition

La Printanière 2027: ten years, five distances and still the Grand Ballon in sight

La Printanière 2027: ten years, five distances and still the Grand Ballon in sight

The most advantageous way to participate

The most advantageous way to participate

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Weather conditions at Grand Ballon during each season

Bib pickup:  mandatory documents

Bib pickup: mandatory documents