Grand Ballon d'Alsace

The Grand Ballon d'Alsace, also known as Ballon d'Alsace, is a mountain located in the Vosges Mountains in France. It has an elevation of 1,247 meters and is part of the Belchen system, a group of mountains that may have been part of a Celtic sun calendar. The mountain offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Vosges, the Rhine valley, the Black Forest, and the Alps. It is a popular destination for hiking, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing. The mountain is also home to several memorials, including the Memorial Diables Bleus, which commemorates the French troops who fought in World War I. The Grand Ballon d'Alsace is the highest point of the Grand-Est French region and features a subalpine climate, with significant snowfall during the winter months