Route des Crêtes

Route des Crêtes is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Grand Est, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges. It is 4.1 miles each way, 8.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,790 ft and 4,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,720 ft of climbing one way. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Geishouse, about 2.0 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Marksteinkopf, Hundskopf and Bessayfels. Cascade du Bruscher and Cascade du Seebach are within about 3 miles. For camping, Natur'camp and Camping Les Bouleaux 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.