Is the Tour du Val d’Argent GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

Long-distance hiking · France / CV-VAL-ARGENT

Tour du Val d’Argent

Lièpvre

The Tour du Val d’Argent is a long loop to plan over two days. Starting from Lièpvre or Col de Sainte-Marie, it turns a valley visit into a substantial walking journey. Distance, accumulated ascent and enough margin for the return are central to the plan.

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58kmOfficial distance

+2,544mOfficial elevation gain

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A complete tour rather than a short excursion

The tourist office rates route no.19 as expert. Its character comes from the format: plan a long loop, choose an overnight stop and continue the following day, rather than treating it as a collection of short walks.

Views change with the slopes

The tourist office highlights views over the Val d’Argent, neighbouring valleys and the Alsace plain. Allow time to stop and enjoy them: an overly tight schedule would push the main appeal of the tour into the background.

Two access points, one loop

Lièpvre and Col de Sainte-Marie are the suggested starts. The selected GPX begins at Lièpvre. Starting at the col is another way to organise the same loop; adjust stages and return arrangements accordingly.

Build the two walking days

The published two-day duration does not require an overnight stop at exactly half the distance. Confirm accommodation first and measure its link to the track. Keep a suitable return margin on day two, even if the first day went quickly.

Michel G CC BY 3.0 · Resized, WebP formatLièpvre and its valley seen from Le Chalmont.

At a glance

Published distance: 58.1 km
Published accumulated ascent: 2544 m
Suggested duration: 2 days
Published difficulty: Expert
Suggested starts: Lièpvre or Col de Sainte-Marie
Map cited by the leaflet: IGN 3718 OT, Sélestat–Col du Bonhomme–Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Start: Lièpvre
Finish: Lièpvre

Plan your hike

Choose an overnight stop first

The tourist office recommends two days. Arrange accommodation, then check each day’s distance and any access links to your lodging.

Office de Tourisme du Val d’Argent · 2026-11-02 ↗

Keep a consistent start and return

Choose Lièpvre or Col de Sainte-Marie when planning, then align the loop’s start, finish and daily stages.

Office de Tourisme du Val d’Argent · 2026-11-02 ↗

Review the accumulated climbing

Consider the tour’s total ascent as well as its distance. Use the profile to distribute climbing between the two days.

Office de Tourisme du Val d’Argent · 2026-11-02 ↗

Plan your hike

The OSM GPX starts and finishes at the same point in Lièpvre; no road transfer is included.
Official sources and resources
Use the tourist office’s PDF to plan, then confirm any accommodation or services for your dates.
Official sources and resources

OpenStreetMap — relation 18482686 · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
OSM Tour du Val d’Argent loop exported through magOSM, starting and finishing in Lièpvre.

Enriched elevation profile. Elevation derived from Copernicus DEM GLO-30

Tour du Val d’Argent

A complete tour rather than a short excursion

Views change with the slopes

Two access points, one loop

Build the two walking days

At a glance

Plan your hike

Choose an overnight stop first

Keep a consistent start and return

Review the accumulated climbing

Plan your hike

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