The Ski Resort
Die skiing area Ballon d´Alsace is situated at the heart of the nature park Ballons des Vosges Regional. The quiet and peaceful Resort offers spectacular views from heights of over 1200m above sea level.
As a paradise for families Ballon d´Alsace provides a safe enviroment for your children. While the trails are designed for beginners, intermediates or experts, the local skiing instructors welcome you warmly to improve your abilities any further.
Close to the skiing area lies the beautiful city of Belfort which is, with its painted facades and its rich history, worth a visit during your family holdiay.
Interesting facts
- Elevated between 1,226 m and 1,347 m, the Ski Resort is among the 3 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Lorraine. The vertical drop from summit to base is 121 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 819 m. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short.
- The day pass at Ballon d'Alsace is €22 making it one of the 3 cheapest ski Resorts in Lorraine.
- Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 38 cm at summit elevation and 24 cm at the base.
- Ballon d'Alsace features 25 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in France is 39 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 15 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 1 sunniest in Lorraine.
