Distance
79.4 km
Duration
2h 19min
Elevation Gain
1727m
Region
Vosges and Alsace
MotoTrip rating
Scenic9.0
Road Quality8.0
Fun Factor8.8
About This Route
Built in the First World War to supply the front, the Route des Crêtes follows the ridge of the Vosges for about 80 km, with the Alsace plain on one side and Lorraine on the other. It passes the Grand Ballon (1,424 m), the highest point of the range, and farm inns serving the traditional marcaire meal. Closed in winter.
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Recommended Stops
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Grand Ballon (1,424 m)
Viewpoint
The highest point of the Vosges, with views to the Alps on clear days.
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Markstein ferme-auberge
Restaurant
Marcaire meal: meat pie, potatoes and Munster cheese.