{"id":9983,"date":"2023-01-27T18:19:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T17:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=9983"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:53:07","slug":"cycling-in-elzas-col-du-petit-ballon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/classic-rides\/fietsen-in-de-elzas-col-du-petit-ballon","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Alsace: Col du Petit Ballon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within 600 kilometres of Utrecht lie the <strong>Vosges<\/strong> as part of the well-known region of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit.alsace\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alsace<\/a>. It is a walhalla here for cyclists. This is becoming increasingly evident with the growing number of events. Also the huge attention by the stages of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/cycling-in-the-vosges-the-tour-stage-7-to-planche-des-belles-filles\/\">Tour de France<\/a> helping with that. We too have had the pleasure of enjoying this region multiple times and are happy to share our experiences with you. Hence this triptych in which we discuss what we believe to be the three main \u2018balloons\u2019 of the region. Cycling in Alsace: <strong>Col du Petit Ballon<\/strong> takes you to another classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"320\" data-id=\"9987\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_202252649-1024x320.jpeg\" alt=\"cycling in the vosges, landscape, view from the petit ballon, petit ballon, cycling in france\" class=\"wp-image-9987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_202252649-1024x320.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_202252649-300x94.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_202252649-768x240.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_202252649-1536x480.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_202252649-2048x640.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/cycling-in-the-elzas-ballon-dalsace\/\">first blog is the Ballon d'Alsace<\/a> covered extensively. Here's the second, <strong>Col du Petit Ballon<\/strong>. When we talk about the big three, it might sound a bit misleading, but nothing could be further from the truth. In our opinion, Petit Ballon belongs to the great balloons of the Vosges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-cycling-destination wp-block-embed-cycling-destination\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VWuqxiqBOk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/classic-ride-cycling-route-to-the-grand-balloon\/\">Classic Ride: Cycling route to the Grand Ballon<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cClassic Ride: Bicycle Route to the Grand Ballon \u2014 Cycling Destination\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/verhalen\/classic-ride-fietsroute-naar-de-grand-ballon\/embed#?secret=7cYIpuVFuA#?secret=VWuqxiqBOk\" data-secret=\"VWuqxiqBOk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small or not?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top of the <strong>Petit Ballon<\/strong> lies at 1272m and is therefore one of the highest peaks in the region. The name is therefore relative to its bigger brother the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/classic-ride-cycling-route-to-the-grand-balloon\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11124\">Grand Ballon<\/a>\u201dThis big brother lies a few kilometres south of the \u2018little mountain\u2019. Cycling in Alsace and the Vosges offers many possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So don't be fooled by the name, because the facts speak for themselves. Unfortunately, you can't reach the very top by bike. The road ends at a height of <strong>1163 metres<\/strong>. Should you fancy a nice walk to the actual summit, this is one for a rest day! The peak is excellent for a beautiful hike. In good weather, you can see its bigger brother lying in the distance. This way, you can make it to the highest peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"9988\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203518-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203518-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203518-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203518-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203518-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203518-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Up from Luttenbach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A big difference when cycling in Alsace with the high mountains? In the Vosges, almost all roads are \u2018through\u2019 roads. This certainly doesn't mean they're busy roads, but they are roads that can take you further than the summit. In fact, many mountains have more than two roads leading to the top, meaning you'll never be bored. This allows you to draw endless routes from A to B with beautiful and challenging climbs along the way, such as the <strong>Petit Ballon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are the <strong>Petit Ballon<\/strong> from <strong>Luttenbach near Munster<\/strong> Drove up. This is also the starting point for many walks towards the summit. With a total length of 9.7 kilometres, it\u2019s quite a challenge. And you\u2019ll most likely have to get out of the car from time to time, as there are quite a few sections with gradients above 10%. The average gradient is around 8% per cent, but this is mainly due to a slightly flatter section after 4.5 kilometres of climbing. Here, incidentally, there\u2019s a cosy hut where you can grab a bite to eat and a drink if you fancy it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"9991\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202539-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202539-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202539-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202539-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202539-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202539-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor road surface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whereas the road surface in the Vosges is generally very good, it was less so here.  The climb from Luttenbach is not very nice. No problem for the climb, but on the descent you have to be careful. Some holes here and there, lots of twigs, leaves and loose gravel on the road. That is why it is not surprising that this col is not included in the big tours. That does not make it any less beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After exiting the village, the road immediately climbs fast. The first kilometres turn through a dense forest with occasional views. It mostly feels like hard work here. The dense forestation, steep sections of road and inferior road surface make it serious pedalling without too many distractions. Throughout the climb, we didn't encounter anyone, which makes you wonderfully in your own world enjoying the bike and the surroundings. Especially in the forest, you have the feeling of being alone in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"9992\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_145514-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"petit ballon, col du petit ballon, cycling in france, cycling in the vosges, vosges, cycling elzas, \" class=\"wp-image-9992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_145514-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_145514-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_145514-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_145514-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_145514-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suddenly there was light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As so often, after rain comes sunshine. And once again, a nice reward awaits about 4 kilometres below the summit. The trees give way to meadows and the tree trunks give way to beautiful vistas. On a sunny day, you can see for kilometres. It gets really fantastic when you cycle up around sunset. The mountain's location means you look out over the rolling landscape of the Vosges on one side and into a vast valley containing the town of Colmar on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"9994\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202607-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"petit ballon, col du petit ballon, cycling in france, cycling in the vosges, vosges, cycling elzas, summit petit ballon, cycling holiday france, cycling holiday elzas\" class=\"wp-image-9994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202607-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202607-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202607-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202607-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_202607-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the final kilometres to the summit are to be enjoyed, but are certainly not to be underestimated. You can see the road running up to the summit making it seem like you are almost there. The 2-kilometre sign gives a lot away. You have to work at it before you can really enjoy your achievement and the view at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arriving at the summit and after the necessary photos, we set off downhill towards Sondernach. This side is a lot friendlier than the side we came up. Not only up but also down as it is a bit less steep. What makes this route extra fun? You can ride a nice little loop and climb a real col with about 30 kilometres on the counter. Delicious as an after-dinner dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9995\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_141318-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"petit ballon, col du petit ballon, cycling in france, cycling in the vosges, vosges, cycling elzas, top petit ballon, cycling holiday france, cycling holiday elzas, sign, signpost\" class=\"wp-image-9995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_141318-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_141318-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_141318-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_141318-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_141318-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200726_141318-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9996\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203512-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"petit ballon, col du petit ballon, cycling in france, cycling in the vosges, vosges, cycling elzas, summit petit ballon, cycling holiday france, cycling holiday elzas\" class=\"wp-image-9996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203512-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203512-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203512-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203512-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203512-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_203512-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycling in Alsace: Col du Petit Ballon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Col du Petit Ballon<\/strong> is an absolute \u2018must do\u2019 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme.vosges.fr\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Vosges<\/a>. With this col you hit one of the tougher cols in the area. The reward is accordingly. Take a good look at the starting point in advance so you might be able to make a nice round of it. Plenty of cycling routes in any case<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.nl\/tour\/1019052018\/embed?profile=1&#038;gallery=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels nearby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below you will find a selection of hotels near the Petit Ballon and in the Vosges region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe id=\"stay22-widget\" width=\"100%\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/stay22.com\/embed\/6a3b98f8aa090046926f78b7\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Op nog geen 600 kilometer van Utrecht bevinden zich de Vogezen als onderdeel van de bekende regio de Elzas. Het is hier een walhalla is voor fietsers. Dat wordt steeds duidelijker door het groeiende aantal evenementen. Ook de enorme aandacht door de etappes van de Tour de France helpen daarbij. Ook wij hebben al meerdere [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":363,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,313,11,8,253],"tags":[597,131,123,122],"class_list":["post-9983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-classic-rides","category-elzas","category-frankrijk","category-verhalen","category-vogezen","tag-alsace","tag-classic-ride","tag-elzas","tag-vogezen"],"acf":[],"featured_image_url":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_205333-150x150.jpg","medium":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_205333-300x169.jpg","medium_large":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_205333-768x432.jpg","large":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_205333-1024x576.jpg","1536x1536":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_205333-1536x864.jpg","2048x2048":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_205333-2048x1152.jpg","trp-custom-language-flag":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20200727_205333-scaled.jpg"},"post_author":"Sander","assigned_categories":"Classic Rides, Elzas, Frankrijk, Verhalen, Vogezen","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fietsen in de Elzas: Col du Petit Ballon - Cycling Destination<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"De echte classics om te fietsen in de Elzas: Col du Petit Ballon, Ballon d&#039;Alsace en Grand Ballon. 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