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Grand Ballon – a view of a hill with a tower on top of it📷 Photo by Matthias Mullie on Unsplash
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Grand Ballon

Geishouse, France

Views

At 1,424 m the highest point of the Vosges, a short walk from the road. On clear autumn mornings you see over the Rhine plain and the Black Forest to the Alps.

Nearest town
Geishouse, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
47.9014, 7.0980
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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

  • Le Vert VallonCampsite
    6 km from Grand Ballon
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping du SchlossbergCampsite
    12 km from Grand Ballon
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Municipal Benelux-BâleCampsite
    12 km from Grand Ballon · 157 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Les Amis de la NatureCampsite
    14 km from Grand Ballon
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de MasevauxCampsite
    16 km from Grand Ballon
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Les CastorsCampsite
    17 km from Grand Ballon · 103 pitches
    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 Grand Ballon?

Grand Ballon is in Geishouse, France, at GPS 47.9014, 7.0980. It is about 10 km from Thann.

Can you camp near Grand Ballon?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Natur'camp, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 89 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Grand Ballon?

Grand Ballon 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 Grand Ballon?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hartmannswillerkopf (6 km), Hohneck (16 km), Ballon d’Alsace (21 km) and Eguisheim (22 km).

When is the best time to visit Grand Ballon?

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)