Nº 22 · Petrolhead road
ROUTE DES CRÊTES
Alsace, Vosges, France
VOSGES · COL DES BAGENELLES — UFFHOLTZ
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€39
Printed from the catalogue artwork shown here, so there is no proof step.
On the wall
Shown: 45 × 60 cm, black frame. Room scenes are illustrations.
Home garage 
Green den 
Home office 
Living room
- Length
- 77KM
- Highest point
- 1343M
- Road
- D148 · D430 · D431
- Built
- WWI
- Open
- APR–NOV
Elevation profile
The story
The Route des Crêtes was not built for the view, but for war. During the First World War the French army built it as a strategic road behind the front line, high along the crest of the Vosges. Today it offers nearly eighty kilometres of ridge driving: from the Col des Bagenelles over the Col du Bonhomme and the Col de la Schlucht to Le Markstein and the Grand Ballon, where it peaks at 1,343 metres. Rolling high pastures, the Alsace plain far below. The Hartmannswillerkopf memorial stands near its southern end. It closes in winter. For anyone who likes their views with a side of history.
Print details
Paper and print
Printed to order by our print partner on Enhanced Matte Art paper (200 gsm). Framed prints come in a slim classic frame, black or natural, with acrylic glazing and no mount.
Delivery
We deliver across the EU. Delivery in the Netherlands usually takes 5–10 working days after your order, elsewhere in the EU a few days longer; personalised prints go into production only after you approve the proof.
Returns
Standard prints: 14 days to change your mind after delivery. Personalised prints are made to your details and cannot be returned, but you approve the exact proof first. Damaged or faulty prints are always replaced.
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