Record SL-447974 · Wikidata Q1242068
Donon
No list classifications
Elevation
1,009
m
3,310 ft
Prominence
273 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
48.5126° N,
7.1645° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMont Donon is the highest peak in the northern Vosges. It is a Category 2 climb in the Tour de France. On Donon, there is an 80-metre-tall (260 ft) lattice tower for TV transmission. Its TV transmission antennas are covered by a polymeric cylinder, which gives its structure a characteristic shape. An engraved block of sandstone near the summit commemorates the conception of Victor Hugo. Many archaeological remains of a Gallo-Roman sanctuary have been found on and around the top of the mountain. They are now displayed in the Musée archéologique de Strasbourg.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Donon | 961 m | NE 65° | 0.9 km |
| Kohlberg | 907 m | E 92° | 1.5 km |
| Tête de la Malcôte | 872 m | N 354° | 3.5 km |
| Tête Mathis | 838 m | SW 207° | 3.6 km |
| Cote de l´Eglise | 789 m | W 281° | 3.8 km |
| La Corbeille | 899 m | SW 227° | 4.2 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace | nwn | 468.1 km | — |