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Official webpage of the Trail du Grand Ballon in Le Markstein (10 - 23 - 32 - 48 - 70). This trail is part of the Scott Xtrails Series.
The Trail du Grand Ballon is at his 5th edition! The start and finish is in Le Markstein (1183m).
Be prepared! The first 9km to Saint-Amarin are downhill, then comes the climb to The Grand Ballon.
If you're looking for a cool weekend in the mountains, register for one of the distances of the Trail du Grand Ballon and enjoy the trails with us on 27.04 & 28.04.2024.
Is the Trail du Grand Ballon not enough? Register for the Scott Xtrails Vosges Multistage on 27.04 & 28.04.2024 and run the Sprinttrail at midday, the Trail du Markstein in the afternoon and the Trail du Grand Ballon on sunday!
A medical certificate is required for this event.
Check all the information + conditions of a valid medical certificate here.
Registration is only possible online via SQM Time and according to the price table below. It is therefore useful to register early!
People who register before 10 april 2023 will receive a personal bib number with their first and last name.
Early Bird | Basic price | Last Minute | |
10km | €11,00 | €19,00 | €22,00 |
23km | €20,00 | €28,00 | €30,00 |
32km | €26,00 | €36,00 | €39,00 |
48km | €41,00 | €52,00 | €57,00 |
70km | €60,00 | €75,00 | €80,00 |
Don't forget to wear the right shoes, you'll need a minimum of grip!
For the exact location of the aid stations, elevation profiles and courses we refer to our event on Trace de Trail.
70km | 48km | 32km | 22km | 8km | |
Survival blanket | X | X | X | X | X |
Whistle | X | X | X | X | X |
Water supply, min. 1l | X | X | X | X | 0,5l |
Waterproof jacket | A | A | A | A | A |
Telephone | X | X | X | X | X |
GPX. | A | A | A | A | - |
Gels, bars, ... | A | A | A | A | A |
To be completed. | - | - | - | - | - |
To be completed | - | - | - | - | - |
GPX available for download from 1week to the event.
GPX available for download from 1week to the event.
GPX available for download from 1week to the event.
GPX available for download from 1week to the event.
70km on Google Maps
Click here for the 70km and the aid stations on Google Maps.
48km on Google Maps
Click here for the 48km and the aid stations on Google Maps.
32km on Google Maps
Click here for the 32km and the aid stations on Google Maps.
23km on Google Maps
Click here for the 23km and the aid stations on Google Maps.
10km on Google Maps
Click here for the 10km on Google Maps.
Start and finish at hotel Wolf
Route des Crêtes, Le Markstein.
There is a large parking lot close to the start.
Don't park your car next to the finish please, this place needs to stay free
for the start of the races.
Friday
18.00 – 20.00: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers at Hotel Wolf.
Saturday
05.15 – 07.00: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers at Hotel Wolf.
06.00: Start Trail du Grand Ballon 70km
07.00: Start Trail du Grand Ballon 48km
11u30 - 12u55: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers at Hotel Wolf.
13u00: Start Sprinttrail
14u00 - 16u00: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers at Hotel Wolf.
16u00: Start Trail du Markstein 18km
19u30: End day 1.
Sunday
09.00 - 12.00: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers at Hotel Wolf.
10.00: Start Trail du Grand Ballon 32km
11.00: Start Trail du Grand Ballon 23km
12.00: Start Trail du Grand Ballon 10km
16.00: End of the event.
Award ceremony (per distance) is provided 15min after arrival of the 3rd athlete.
Bib numbers are not sent in advance and can only be collected from the race secretary on the day of the race. You will receive your bib number by email a few days before the event and you can also view it on the list of participants that comes online at the same time as the mailing.
You will receive all extras you ordered (such as a T-shirt or eco-cup) together with your bib number. It is possible to pick up the numbers of your family and/or friends. You must report all last minute changes in distance to the secretariat.
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your SQM Time account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
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There are no changing rooms. There are showers at Auberge du Steinlebach, at 1km of the finish.
Attention: If your shoes aren't clean, you can't enter the changing rooms. Think about the other participants who also wants to change clothes in a clean room. Wash your shoes before you enter!
You can hand in your sports bag at the 'storage of sports bags' stand.
Make sure you bring a well-closing bag because loose pieces or open bags are not accepted.
Your bag will receive a number, which will also be noted on your chest number. You will not get your bag back without a bib number!
By default you are NOT insured through the organization for physical injuries during the race. You can choose to take an insurance through the organizer when you register. This is an additional paying option.
The organization supports the charity THINK PINK, the national breast cancer campaign. With your registration you can make a donation.
A selection of photos can be found a few days after the event on our Facebook page. This can be viewed by anyone, including those who do NOT have a Facebook account.
During the event, the Sportograf team will be present to take the most beautiful photos of you in action. You can find your personal photos via the link below or by clicking on the icon behind your name in the results list.
This event is part of the Scott Xtrails Series.
Looking for a nice place to stay?
1. Hotel Wolf, Le Markstein.
At 50m of the start.
For booking, contact them by
2. Auberge du Steinlebach.
1km from the start and this place is one of the aid stations!
For booking, contact them by
Start and finish at hotel Wolf
Route des Crêtes, Le Markstein.
There is a large parking lot close to the start.
Don't park your car next to the finish please, this place needs to stay free
for the start of the races.
All aid stations have official opening hours / opening times
Check it out in "Race Courses".
There are 1 or 2 timing chip(s) on the back of your bib number. Do not fold the chip(s) and make sure you wear your bib number above your clothes on your stomach or chest. The chips ensure that your (split) times are registered when you pass a checkpoint.
Control points are scattered throughout the course, usually at the supply point. Some checkpoints beep as you pass through them, but not all. Don't panic so if you don't hear anything, you will be registered anyway.
All intermediate times and end times of all participants can be followed live online on the SQM Time website. On the day of the event, the result can be followed live via www.sqmtime.com/live . Via this live coverage, supporters can follow the progress of their favorite runners on the spot via their smartphone. The fans at home can of course also follow everything closely.
There are even participants who like to see during the race how much position they are in and how much time their buddy is ahead or behind!
The prizes will be awarded during an award ceremony near the finish area.
The exact hour will be decided on the day itself and communicated by the speaker or the race director. The ceremonies are held approximately 15 minutes after the arrival of the 3rd finisher.
There are no age group podia, only overall for men and women.
Check out the photos of the Trail du Grand Ballon 2022 on our Facebook page or look at all the photos taken (and also your personal photos) on the Sportograf website!
In 2021, the Trail du Grand Ballon could not take place.
Nevertheless, you can still enjoy the nice photos of the 2019 edition via the link below.
In 2020, the Trail du Grand Ballon could not take place.
Nevertheless, you can still enjoy the nice photos of the 2019 edition via the link below.
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.
Click here for the results of 2023.
Click here for the results of 2022.
The edition 2021 has not been organized.
The edition 2020 has not been organized.
Click here for the results of 2019.
Click here for the results of 2018.
Click here for the results of the Trail du Grand Ballon 11km - 2017.
Click here for the results of the Trail du Grand Ballon 21km - 2017.
Click here for the results of the Trail du Grand Ballon 34km - 2017.
Click here for the results of the Trail du Grand Ballon 54km - 2017.
Dogs are not allowed.
Poles are allowed.
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your SQM Time account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
Sorry you are too late, registration for the Trail du Grand Ballon is no longer possible.
Click here for all information regarding the medical certificate.
You will also find a correct template to present to the doctor.
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