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Hohneck snowkite spot
France · Grand Est
Overview
Snowkite spot at the Hohneck summit in the southern Vosges (57/88 border), at 1282 m — the third highest point of the Vosges massif. Located next to the Kastelberg, the Hohneck offers a wide open plateau ideal for snowkite sessions. Access via the D430 road from La Bresse or Munster. The site is popular with cross-country skiers and snowshoers in winter.
Spot forecast for Hohneck
Sunrise 07:58 · Sunset 18:34
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Hohneck: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
47h
in January · 6 rideable days
The season runs from January to April, peaking in January: 4 rideable days a month and 47 hours of usable wind, at 4 °C. The low point is May, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is January, with 247 mm. Snow depth peaks in January, at 25 cm.
Monthly averages: Hohneck
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | 47 h | 0 °C | 247 mm |
| February | 4.0 | 26 h | 2 °C | 152 mm |
| March | 5.0 | 50 h | 5 °C | 89 mm |
| April | 1.5 | 17 h | 8 °C | 118 mm |
| May | 0.0 | 0 h | 12 °C | 130 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 16 °C | 130 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 17 °C | 133 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 19 °C | 122 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 11 °C | 217 mm |
| October | 0.0 | 0 h | 9 °C | 193 mm |
| November | 1.0 | 5 h | 4 °C | 135 mm |
| December | 0.5 | 6 h | 2 °C | 123 mm |
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Technical details of Hohneck spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Depending on conditions: NNE, SSE, S.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Freeride (Ski touring access)
- Altitude
- 1,282 m
Wind specificities
Exposed summit catching winds from most directions. West and South-West are dominant in winter. North-East "bise" gives excellent steady conditions. Avoid sessions in strong gusty winds from the west without prior experience of the site.
Hazards
Very exposed summit — rapid weather changes and sudden fog are common. Strong gusts possible at the top. Avalanche risk on steep slopes. Do not venture out in poor visibility. Respect other mountain users.
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