Col du Grand Ballon
| Col du Grand Ballon | |
|---|---|
The col viewed from the slopes of the Grand Ballon | |
| Elevation | 1,343 m (4,406 ft) |
| Traversed by | D431 |
| Location | Vosges, France |
| Range | Vosges Mountains |
| Coordinates | 47°54′17″N 7°6′12″E / 47.90472°N 7.10333°E |
The Col du Grand Ballon (French pronunciation: [kɔl dy ɡʁɑ̃ balɔ̃]; elevation 1,343 m (4,406 ft)) is a mountain pass situated close to the summit of the Grand Ballon (1,424 m (4,672 ft)) in the Vosges Mountains of France. It connects Cernay (Haut-Rhin) with Le Markstein winter sports station.