Chemin Forestier des Dames

Chemin Forestier des Dames is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Grand Est, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges. It is 1.1 miles each way, 2.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,570 ft and 3,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,030 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Le Régit, about 3.0 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Haut de Falimont, Tête des Cerfs and Hohneck. Cascade de Retournemer and Cascade Charlemagne are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Vologne and Camping Verte Vallée are within about 6 miles. There are 24 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.