Snow-covered trail
FrequentSnow-covered trail
25-50% chance
Grand Est·France
GR531 Traversée des Vosges
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Duration
14-21 days
Distance
410.6 km
Elevation gain
9203 m
Max altitude
1247 m
Le GR531 Traversée des Vosges est un itinéraire de randonnée majeur traversant le Bas-Rhin en région Grand Est. Sur 410,6 km, ce trek vous entraîne à travers des paysages variés et authentiques : forêts denses, sommets rocheux, falaises spectaculaires, lacs de montagne et vallées préservées, ponctuées par les célèbres vignobles alsaciens. Des grottes remarquables jalonnent le parcours, offrant des haltes pittoresques. L'itinéraire bénéficie d'une bonne accessibilité via les transports en commun dans les principaux villages étapes, permettant ainsi une randonnée flexible sans voiture. Le GR531 constitue une expérience immersive dans l'une des plus belles chaînes de montagne du nord-est français, idéale pour explorer la richesse naturelle et culturelle vosgienne.
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When to go
Best period : May - OctoberPossible with care : March - April · NovemberNot recommended : December - February
IdealPossibleAvoid
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March - possible, with care
PossibleThis month can work, but conditions are usually more variable than during the best period. The indicators below may be localized on the most exposed sections; check recent conditions before setting out.
Each percentage is the probability of encountering the event at least once during the month, not its intensity or the share of the trail affected. Probabilities are calculated from weather and satellite data* from the last 10 years.
Cold nights
Cold nights
Minimums around ~ -1°C on high points
Cold nights
Significant rain
RareSignificant rain
5-10% chance
Storm-prone conditions
RareStorm-prone conditions
5-10% chance
Dry conditions
RareDry conditions
5-10% chance
Snow detail within the month
Early
Frequent25-50% chance that the trail is snow-covered
Mid
Frequent25-50% chance that the trail is snow-covered
Late
Occasional10-25% chance that the trail is snow-covered
Sources: Open-Meteo and MODIS satellite data.
How to get there
By car
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