A wonderful cycling loop in the Vosges mountains from Le Markstein via Route des Crêtes and Col de la Schlucht. Lakes and cols were the features of today’s ride
Col du Petit Ballon
Still on the theme of ‘Ballons’, today I tackled the Col du Petit Ballon on a beautiful September day here in the Vosges
Le Grand Ballon
I decided to ignore the weather forecast and took on this toughish ride to the highest point of the Vosges mountains, Le Grand Ballon. The gamble paid off…
Ballon d’Alsace (South)
I took on the Ballon d’Alsace again, this time climbing from the south side and descending to the east. Cycling heaven..
La Super Planche des Belles Filles
Back in France again! Cycling in The Vosges mountains, I took on The Super Planche des Belles Filles, a tough climb often featured in the Tour de France
Notre Dame de la Paix
Notre Dame de la Paix, slight return. Quick ride up the hill to see the statue..
Col de la Vierge
A bike ride from Cornimont to Col de la Vierge visiting Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein and Col d’Oderen
Ballon d’Alsace
Cycling in The Vosges. I rode from Cornimont, climbing the col de Morbieux and the more famous Ballon d’Alsace
Col de Grosse Pierre
A tough ride on a hot day to Lac de Gérardmer via Col de Grosse Pierre, in the Vosges region of France
Col du Page
Another lovely ride in the hills of the Vosges and a few more cols under my belt..