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Far from light pollution, the summits offer a spectacular starry sky, ideal for astronomy.
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Far from cities, the Vosges summits enjoy a night sky spared from light pollution. From the Grand Ballon or Hohneck, the Milky Way reveals itself in full splendour. Observation evenings, August meteor showers: the massif is an accessible, free astronomy ground.
Tips & good to know
Tips & good to know
- Choose a moonless night with clear skies.
- Let your eyes adapt to the dark for 20 min.
- Wrap up: cold at altitude at night.