General Information This major national site is the highest summit in the Southern Vosges mountains (1,247 m altitude). The panoramic view is breathtaking and Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) has even its statue on top. It is located at the cross-roads of three regions (Lorraine, Franche-Comte, Alsace) and four departments (Vosges, Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saone, Belfort Territory). "Ballon d'Alsace" provides 5 ski areas and is well suited for family outings, as it satisfies both downhill and cross-country skiers. Trails for snowshoeing, dogsledding and a luge area are also available. A ski school provides private and group classes for all these activities. The city of Belfort, one of the main cities of Franche-Comte, is just a thirty minutes drive from the resort and offers a wide range of facilities and activities.

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Interfrance Ad This place could be holding your ad Click here for info	Downhill Skiing The Ballon of Alsace massif and surrounding massifs (Gentiane, Langenberg, Mannheimer) make downhill skiing available for skiers of all ability. Together they provide 11 ski lifts and 15 runs, which range from green (beginner), blue (intermediate), red (advanced) to black (expert). Night time skiing is also available. La Gentiane: 2 green and 1 blue, 3 ski lifts Le Langenberg: 1 green, 1 blue, 5 red and 2 black, 5 ski lifts La Jumenterie: 1 green, 2 blue and 2 red, 3 ski lifts Cross-country Skiing The ski area extends from the Ballon of Alsace massif to the Planche-des-Belles-Filles, the only ski place of the Haute-Saone department. It is made up of 6 itineraries for a total of 40 km groomed track and skating trails rated "France Ski de Fond". They are suitable for all skier ability, ranging from green to black, from 2 to 25 km. A special area reserved for beginners is located at the start of the Ballon d'Alsace trails. Trails starting at the Demineurs: 1 green (1,7 km), 1 blue (4,3 km), 1 red (7 km) and 1 black (23 km). Trails starting at the Planche-des-Belles-Filles: 1 green (1 km), 1 red (9 km) and 1 black (the same as the one starting at the Demineurs). Other Activities Snowshoeing: Groomed trails for 2 itineraries: 3 km at the summit and 6 km at the Gentiane. Hiking with a guide is available for half a day, a day or two days. Dogsledding: 2 special trails for dogsledding, one starting at the Demineurs, the other at La Gentiane. Paragliding: A paragliding center offers introductory flights, lessons and training. Takeoff traditional or with skis according to the snow cover.
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