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A family walk a few kilometres from Bruyères or Gérardmer, without any great difficulty. This walk, starting from the town hall in Jussarupt, takes you through beautiful forests and the charming village.

Discover a typical panorama of the Vosges valleys from the Roches de Fouchon.

At the foot of the Vosges mountains, unspoilt nature awaits you for an enjoyable stay with family or friends. This hike consists of three successive loops and can therefore be shortened if necessary.

At the foot of the Vosges mountains, unspoilt nature awaits you for a pleasant stay with family or friends.

A walk dotted with signs encouraging you to relax and enjoy nature.

Hike in the heart of the Dompierre Communal Forest. Let yourself be carried away by the sound of water and birdsong.

Mortagne is the quintessential nature village. In the middle of the forest, a few rooftops peek out here and there. The route takes you through four hamlets of the village known as ‘Bouts’ and past the countless crosses that dot the landscape.

From the famous Auberge de la Cholotte, take the path that leads into the forest and discover the Roche de Belle-Jambe along the way.

At the foot of the Vosges mountains, unspoilt nature awaits you for a pleasant stay with family or friends.

This route winds through beautiful deciduous forests and allows you to discover the Haut-du-Bois maquis site, a symbol of the actions of many maquisards during the Second World War. On 9 September 1944, this maquis of around thirty people was attacked by German forces. Following their leader's order to retreat, more than 20 were saved, but 10 lost their lives.

A hike starting from Le Roulier that offers two variations on the route.

A walk to explore the villages of Pierrepont-sur-l’Arentèle and Nonzeville, passing through the forest and fields that separate them.

A family walk starting from Fontenay. You’ll explore the village and the forest that borders it.

In the Vologne Valley at the foot of the Montagne du Village, Fays is a small, characterful village in the Vosges mountains, surrounded by greenery.

This hike will appeal to forest lovers. It passes through a variety of forests: young and old, deciduous and coniferous, dense and sparse. Depending on the time of day or the season, you will be accompanied by birdsong.

This walk is accessible to all, alternating between paved roads and forest trails.

This historical route invites you to walk through the Helledraye Forest in the footsteps of the American soldiers who came to liberate Bruyères in 1944.

The Avison is an iconic site in Bruyères. It is probably the historic centre of settlement in the area, as remains dating back to the 4th century have been found here. It is also a favourite walking spot for the locals. A 360° view awaits you from the top of the watchtower. Discover the surrounding valleys and the main peaks of the Vosges mountains.

At the foot of the Vosges mountains, unspoilt nature awaits you for a pleasant stay with family or friends. Discover the three mountains surrounding the town of Bruyères.

At the foot of the Vosges mountains, unspoilt nature awaits you for an enjoyable stay with family or friends. Discover the fishing and leisure lakes of Pointhaie before setting off to climb Les Roches, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Bruyères and its valley.

A walk to discover the village of Fontenay and the forest that borders it. A chalet, a remarkable beech tree and a memorial stone paying tribute to a quarry worker who died on the job mark the route.

This hike with little elevation gain allows you to discover the villages of Girecourt-sur-Durbion, Gugnécourt and Méménil. This circuit, mostly on roads, is ideal on a beautiful spring or autumn day.

The Circuit des Fourmis is the ideal place for a family walk. This short trail is dotted with ant sculptures, which explain its name, and information panels. The trail is marked with ant symbols.

A hike through the woods separating the villages of Lépanges-sur-Vologne and Viménil. You will be accompanied by deciduous trees (oaks and beeches) and conifers (fir, spruce and even larch).