Table d'orientation
This overlook sits at 3,007 ft on the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges, facing 30°, roughly north-northeast. The land drops 424 ft within 600 meters of the platform, giving an open sightline in that direction. Two peaks are visible: Tête du Violu, 2.3 mi away at 3,260 ft, and Le Pain de Sucre, 3.6 mi away at 2,648 ft, both to the north-northeast. Sunrise and sunset times shift with the season, from a 05:32 sunrise and 21:36 sunset at the June solstice to an 08:20 sunrise and 16:40 sunset at the December solstice. The approach road closes seasonally from November through April, so this stop is only reachable the rest of the year. On the byway, it falls between Rocher du Coq de Bruyères and Kiosque des Blockhaus.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Tête du Violu3,260 ftnorth-northeast · 2.3 mi
- Le Pain de Sucre2,648 ftnorth-northeast · 3.6 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:36 | 18:44 | 18:03 |
| June solstice | 05:32 | 21:36 | 20:47 |
| September equinox | 07:18 | 19:32 | 18:51 |
| December solstice | 08:20 | 16:40 | 15:46 |
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Where it is
The approach closes seasonally. Source: OpenStreetMap (access:conditional=no @ (nov-apr)). Check the road authority before travelling.
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How high is Table d'orientation?
Table d'orientation sits at about 3,007 feet (917 m).
What can you see from Table d'orientation?
From Table d'orientation: Tête du Violu (NNE, 2.3 mi); Le Pain de Sucre (NNE, 3.6 mi).
Is the road to Table d'orientation open year-round?
No. The approach to Table d'orientation closes seasonally. The source records: access:conditional=no @ (nov-apr). Check the managing agency before setting out.
What is the next lookout after Table d'orientation?
Kiosque des Blockhaus is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Table d'orientation.
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