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Nestling at the foot of the Ballons d'Alsace and Servance mountains, " Le Thillot is" station an ideal base from which to explore the Hautes Vosges trail network, with its unspoilt countryside, varied landscapes and mountain authenticity.

Running on the trails of the Ballons des Hautes Vosges means plunging into the heart of an authentic and wild nature. Between technical climbs, windswept ridges and moss-covered undergrowth, the terrain is demanding but every effort is rewarded with spectacular views. 14 signposted routes for all levels await you to discover authentic Vosges trails !

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Trail des Hautes-Mynes

Join us on 4 October in Le Thillot for another edition of the Trail des Hautes-Mynes. 4 races to discover !

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installation of trail-running marking signs in progress

The Espace Trail routes are currently being signposted. While waiting for the full marking and the official opening in April 2026, please use the GPX files or PDF sheets to guide you along the routes.

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Discover Hautes Mynes area

Plunge into the heart of the Vosges mining adventure! Discover the Hautes-Mynes du Thillot, a unique historic site where the galleries dug by 17th-century miners tell the incredible story of copper mining under the Dukes of Lorraine.

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Route 1 - La Chapelle des Vés
9.44km 470m 470m
Le Thillot
Route 2 - Le Tacot du Thillot
10.26km 480m 480m
Le Thillot
Route 3 - Le Larcenaire
11.82km 490m 490m
Bussang
Route 4 - Le tour des abris
16.21km 680m 680m
Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle
Route 5 - Les étangs
14.57km 450m 450m
Ramonchamp
Route 6 - La Lochère
17.59km 730m 730m
Le Ménil
Route 7 - Les Hautes Mynes
17.76km 710m 710m
Le Thillot
Route 8 - Le Ballon d'Alsace
16.28km 900m 900m
Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle
Route 9 - La cité des tanneurs
22.18km 870m 870m
Le Thillot
Route 10 - La p'tite trotte des Hautes Vosges
22.39km 900m 900m
Fresse-sur-Moselle
Route 11 - La Tête des Corbeaux
24.34km 920m 920m
Le Ménil
Route 12 - Le tour des Crêtes
30.75km 1250m 1250m
Le Thillot
Route 13 - Le Maratrail
48.5km 1980m 1980m
Bussang
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Routes in your mobile phone

Find all the routes of the Espace Trail des Ballons des Vosges free of charge on your smartphone using Trail Connect app, in ‘Outdoor Destinations’ section.  

Features available :  

  • Geolocation at any time on the map and elevation profile  
  • Download data for consultation even in offline mode  
  • View trail opening status 
  • Download GPX file
  • 'Go to start’ button for easy access to the start of the routes
  • ...

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The most popular routes
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Circuit 2 - Le Tacot du Thillot
10.26 km
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Circuit 1 - La Chapelle des Vés
9.44 km
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Circuit 9 - La cité des tanneurs
22.18 km
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Circuit 11 - La Tête des Corbeaux
24.34 km
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Circuit 8 - Le Ballon d'Alsace
16.28 km
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