Chemin du Collet de la Mine

Chemin du Collet de la Mine is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Grand Est, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,050 ft and 3,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Xonrupt-Longemer, about 2.1 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête des Cerfs, Tête de Grouvelin and La Chaume Francis. Cascade de Retournemer and Cascade Charlemagne are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Du Lac and Les Jonquilles are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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.