Chemin des Américains

Chemin des Américains is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Grand Est, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges. It is 0.6 miles each way, 1.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,950 ft and 4,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Kruth, about 3.5 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lauchenkopf, Breitfirst and Nonselkopf. Cascade du Pfahlrunz Schweisel and Cascade du Bruscher are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Langenwasen and Camping Imberg are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.