Moosch topographic map

According to the Köppen climate classification, the top of the Grand Ballon features a subalpine climate (Köppen: Dfc) due to its high altitude comparable to the Alps or the Pyrenees. Along with the Hohneck the summit of the Grand Ballon is the coldest and windiest point in Alsace. A record low of −30.2…

Average elevation: 3,737 ft

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Le Markstein is a winter sports station in the Vosges mountains in France situated at an altitude of between 1,020 m (3,346 ft) and 1,268 m (4,160 ft) which is located on the Route des Crêtes. It forms a set of cross-country skiing with the Breitfirst ski-station and the Grand Ballon. The highest point is the…

Average elevation: 3,323 ft

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Average elevation: 2,283 ft

Lac Blanc is a lake in Haut-Rhin, France. At an elevation of 1055 m, its surface area is 0.29 km².

Average elevation: 3,645 ft

Average elevation: 3,727 ft

Lac Noir is a lake in Orbey, Alsace, France. At an elevation of 955 m, its surface area is 0.14 km².

Average elevation: 3,451 ft

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The Col du Platzerwasel (elevation 1,182 m (3,878 ft)) is a mountain pass situated in the Vosges Mountains in the Haut-Rhin department of France, between Sondernach and Le Markstein. It has been crossed occasionally during the Tour de France cycle race, including on Stage 10 of the 2014 race.

Average elevation: 3,360 ft

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