Belmont: Snowshoe Trail and Cross-Country Skiing at Champ du Feu

If you’re looking for a hotel in Belmont, you can plan your trip around specific activities. The CDF03 snowshoe trail starts at Struthof in Belmont. At Champ du Feu, you can choose from more options for hiking, winter sports, and summer activities. The locations should be distinguished clearly: the trail starts in Belmont, while the following activities are at Champ du Feu.

Hiking and the snowshoe trail

The CDF03 snowshoe trail leads from Struthof to Champ du Messin, where you can enjoy a view of the Rothaine Valley. The return route runs through the forest below the former Natzweiler-Struthof camp and back to the starting point. The route’s start, destination, and return leg are therefore clearly specified.

The GR5 runs through Champ du Feu, and there are also numerous marked hiking trails for walks lasting several hours or a full day. These time frames can help you estimate the length of a planned hike. The CDF03 snowshoe trail is a separate route that starts in Belmont.

Winter activities at Champ du Feu

Champ du Feu has more than 80 kilometres of marked, freely accessible cross-country ski trails. By contrast, the prepared walking paths are intended for snowshoeing and hiking with snowshoes. Trail grooming and winter conditions can vary by season; use of the walking paths also depends on snow conditions.

Professional guides are available for snowshoe outings. Poles and snowshoes can be rented locally. As these are seasonal activities, it is advisable to confirm availability before your trip.

Summer activities and horse rides

In summer, Mont Champ du Feu has two tubing runs, each 100 metres long. A conveyor belt takes visitors to the runs. This is a seasonal activity, and operating conditions may vary. If tubing is part of your itinerary, check the conditions for your visit.

Electric bikes with pedal assistance are available to rent locally at Champ du Feu, so you can explore the surrounding area. Availability may change. In the Champ du Feu massif, Cheval Alsace offers two-hour or full-day horse rides; you should also check availability before travelling.

The time frames highlight different things: hikes at Champ du Feu are described as lasting several hours or a full day, while horse rides are offered for two hours or a full day. For cross-country skiing, the focus is instead on the total length of the trails. This lets you compare activities by duration or type.

Elevation and natural environment

Champ du Feu is 1,099 metres high and the highest point in the Bas-Rhin département. The massif includes upland heathland and domed raised bogs. It is a fragile, exceptional natural environment; part of the massif is included in the Natura 2000 network. This designation applies to part of the massif, not the entire area.

Champ du Feu combines specific activities with a distinctive landscape for your trip: in winter, the main activities are cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, while in summer they include tubing and electric biking. If you’re planning a hike, the time frames given can help you gauge its length; for the CDF03 snowshoe trail, the key details are its starting point in Belmont and the route described.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Bas-Rhin.