Long-distance hiking · France / DT-232007344
Jour 2 sur 3 : Sur les crêtes vers le Petit Ballon par le GR®5
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A stage between two summit areas
The route leaves the Grand Ballon sector for Le Markstein and Petit Ballon. It is day two of a three-day itinerary; reaching and leaving the GPX endpoints requires separate planning.
Walking the ridges
The producer highlights woodland, upland pastures and views across valleys on either side of the massif. Examine the profile to locate the climbs between the two summit areas.
Allow a full walking day
The tourism record suggests 480 minutes, or 8 hours, for the stage. Combine that published estimate with your pace and breaks to choose a suitable starting time for the day’s conditions.
Connect overnight stops or arrange transport
On the full Tour, confirm the accommodation before and after this stage. As an independent walk, arrange transfers beforehand: the GPX links different areas and does not form a loop.
Notable places
At a glance
- Source GPX length
- 21.33 km · measured along the downloaded official file
- Waymarking
- Club Vosgien network; signs vary between sections
- Tourism data
- Office de tourisme de la Région de Guebwiller · 2025-05-07 · DATAtourisme · Open Licence 2.0
Metrics calculated from the Trailboard track
Plan your hike
Break down the route
Examine the GPX elevation profile and set stages or breaks according to the climbs and your pace.
Office de tourisme de la Région de Guebwiller · 2025-05-07 ↗Confirm useful services
Check meals, water and accommodation directly for your dates; carry supplies for sections without a confirmed stop.
Office de tourisme de la Région de Guebwiller · 2025-05-07 ↗Match map and trail
Download the track and identify waymarking changes on the route sheet before departure. Check local trail information too.
Office de tourisme de la Région de Guebwiller · 2025-05-07 ↗Plan your hike
Add confirmed stops to your route so you can account for their approaches and keep time in reserve.
Official sources and resources
DATAtourisme · GPX 232007344 · Office de tourisme de la Région de Guebwiller
Official tourism GPX for day two of the three-day Tour du Grand Ballon. It covers Grand Ballon–Petit Ballon via Le Markstein, excluding the return journey and the other two days.
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