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Ballon d’Alsace – Statue de Jeanne-d'Arc. 2014-08-12📷 Espirat, CC BY-SA 4.0

Ballon d’Alsace

Lepuix, France

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A rounded 1,247 m summit with open pastures, the first mountain ever climbed in the Tour de France in 1905. Farm inns and gentle walks start from the pass.

Nearest town
Lepuix, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
47.8225, 6.8390

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Riesling, half-timbering and high pastures – by camper along the Alsace Wine Route and the Route des Crêtes – a large building with a tower on top of itPhoto by Tom Ru on Unsplash
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Riesling, half-timbering and high pastures – by camper along the Alsace Wine Route and the Route des Crêtes

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Campsites nearby

  • Domaine de ChampéCampsite
    8 km from Ballon d’Alsace
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping Municipal du Clos de ChaumeCampsite
    10 km from Ballon d’Alsace
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping Municipal Benelux-BâleCampsite
    10 km from Ballon d’Alsace · 157 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de l'Orée du BoisCampsite
    10 km from Ballon d’Alsace · 32 pitches
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  • Camping de MasevauxCampsite
    12 km from Ballon d’Alsace
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  • Camping du SchlossbergCampsite
    16 km from Ballon d’Alsace
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ballon d’Alsace?

Ballon d’Alsace is in Lepuix, France, at GPS 47.8225, 6.8390. It is about 20 km from Thann.

Can you camp near Ballon d’Alsace?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire De Stationnement Camping-car À Saint-maurice-sur-moselle, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 61 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ballon d’Alsace?

Ballon d’Alsace is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Route des Crêtes through the Vosges and Riesling, half-timbering and high pastures – by camper along the Alsace Wine Route and the Route des Crêtes.

What is there to see near Ballon d’Alsace?

Places worth a stop nearby: Grand Ballon (21 km), Hartmannswillerkopf (24 km), Hohneck (28 km) and Eguisheim (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Ballon d’Alsace?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)