Your two-wheel rides start here
Accueil Vélo in the Southern Vosges
at Camping des Ballastieres
Cycling routes to suit all profiles
Welcome to Camping des Ballastieres, your ideal base for exploring the Southern Vosges by bike. With the ” Accueil Vélo” label, our campsite offers services specially adapted to cyclists, guaranteeing comfort, safety and pleasure throughout your stay. Whether you’re a fan of leisurely family rides, an avid cyclist or a long-distance enthusiast, the routes around the campsite cater for all tastes in two-wheeled discovery.
A welcome designed with cyclists in mind
A certified campsite for free-spirited cycling
As aAccueil Vélo site, the campsite offers a range of facilities and services tailored to the specific needs of cyclists. You’ll find secure storage areas for your bikes, basic repair tools, sockets for recharging electric bike batteries and personalized advice on choosing the best routes for your level of cycling.
The campsite team knows how important it is for cyclists to have reliable accommodation and services: maps of cycle paths, suggested routes, trail conditions and local recommendations are all available on arrival. So you can set off with peace of mind to discover the varied landscapes of the Vosges du Sud by bike, from green lanes to panoramic roads.
Cycling routes around the Vosges du Sud
The Vosges du Sud offers a rich and varied cycling network, suitable for families and sporty cyclists alike. From the campsite, several well-marked itineraries take you to typical villages, remarkable viewpoints and exceptional natural sites:
- The Voie Verte des Hautes-Combes: an easy trail, ideal for family outings, with landscapes of meadows and green hills.
- Circuits around Ronchamp: more technical routes to discover the region by bike, with varied climbs and descents.
- Routes to the Ballon d’Alsace: for more experienced cyclists, panoramic routes offering spectacular views from the heights.
- Shared lanes to cultural sites: reach emblematic sites while enjoying safe sections adapted to cyclists.
Each itinerary has its own characteristics – distance, altitude difference, type of terrain – so that everyone can choose the outing that best suits their abilities and desires.
Services and advice for your cycling outings
Full support for your bike tours
To make your cycling excursions as comfortable as possible, Camping des Ballastieres offers several dedicated services:
- Route information: detailed maps and personalized advice at reception.
- Bike wash area: to maintain your equipment after a day on the trails.
- Loan of tools and repair workshop: to adjust your bikes or carry out a quick repair.
- Secure parking for bicycles and electric bikes.
- Electric battery recharging: stations for electrically-assisted bicycles.
Our teams are also on hand to guide you towards the most suitable rides, depending on the desired duration, level of difficulty or points of interest to discover along the way. Thanks to these services, your cycling holiday becomes a smooth, enjoyable experience fully dedicated to discovering nature and the local heritage.
Preparing your cycling holiday
Your cycling adventure starts here
Before you hit the road, make sure you’re well prepared for your outing:
- Check the condition of your brakes, tires and gears.
- Take along water, sun protection and a snack for the long stages.
- Check the local weather forecast to adapt your itinerary.
Camping des Ballastieres is much more than just a place to stay: it’s a comfortable and safe arrival for all cyclists wishing to discover the Southern Vosges by bike. Whether you’re planning a short ride or several days of adventure on two wheels, set off to discover the landscapes, hills and authentic villages that make this region so beautiful.
To extend your outdoor experience, take a look at our other pages dedicated to nature activities available around the campsite.