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A pleasant walk taking place entirely on small, shaded forest paths. After a steady, gentle climb, it offers a magnificent panoramic view from the Pierre d’Appel headland. Further on, you can also enjoy a bench for a pleasant break with a beautiful view at the Roche du Bouc.

A short circular route revealing the unexpected splendour of Lac Noir. The untamed beauty of the path that skirts the lake will take you by surprise. Take in the many geological features dotted along the route and enjoy the magnificent views.

After a wide, tree-lined path, the view suddenly opens up onto the lake and its turquoise hues.You can admire the Rocher Hans and the rocky cliffs surrounding the lake. Continue downhill to the Lac Blanc dam, then head back up towards the Auberge du Blancrupt, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the Alsace plain.

A very easy little walk that takes you along a fully shaded forest path to the Roche du Sphinx, a natural site situated at an altitude of around 560 m above Anould. As an added bonus, there’s a lovely picnic area where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Starting from the Col de Mandray, this pleasant and easy circular walk takes you through the region’s typical forests, made up of tall firs and beech trees. A very enjoyable walk on hot days.

From the summit of the Tête de Nayemont, there is a sweeping panorama over the Neuné valley and the surrounding area. The site features a geological peculiarity, with a sandstone base and a granite summit topped by Triassic conglomerate sandstone.

Starting from the hamlet of La Tour, this short walk allows you to admire the magnificent Lake Nantua from the Belvédère de la Colonne without too much effort. As an added bonus, there’s also a lovely view of the town and the Nantua Viaduct.

A pleasant walk, mostly shaded in summer, to soak up the mysterious atmosphere of the Vosges forest. It passes throughlovely mature woodlands and vast fields of ferns, offering some beautiful views of the mountains. The Chalet du Grebiay provides a sheltered spot to stop and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings. If you’re with children, you can shorten the walk to 1 hour (2.8 km) with very little elevation gain.

A short family walk that will take you past several points of interest along the River Oignin. The route passes through or runs alongside electricity-generating facilities managed by EDF. It forms part of the Tour de l’Oignin walking trail.

This small mountain lake, situated in a clearing at an altitude of 830 m, is nicknamed ‘the Little Canada of the Haut-Bugey’. It is surrounded by tall trees that take on vibrant colours in autumn. In summer, the cool waters of the lake are a source of refreshment for walkers. In winter, covered in snow and ice, with the sun’s rays glinting off the surface, the view is undoubtedly even more beautiful! Every season will enchant you.

Starting from the village of Bonbois, this is a refreshing walk through the forest, ideal for families. It leads to a waterfall with a rather odd name. Although… it actually suits it quite well, when you think about it. What makes it special is that you walk right underneath it – something to amuse young and old alike.

This valley is one of the most remarkable sites in the Revermont region, with its imposing cliffs offering a magnificent panorama of the Ain Gorges and its cave, whose entrance is 30 metres high. A short route ideal for families.

A nature getaway offering breathtaking natural scenery. Once you reach the riverbank, prepare to be amazed. Numerous waterfalls and natural potholes, carved out by the water, await you. These pools are perfect for a refreshing swim and even a few jumps for the more daring. The perfect setting for a dip in crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush greenery – a true haven of peace.

Combining legends and panoramic views, this Vierge de Diesse circular route offers an enchanting escape into the heart of the forest. Very easy and shaded, making it ideal on hot days. The Belvédère de la Pierre du Curé offers a stunning view of the River Ain. Perfect for a family outing.

An easy and very pleasant walk, winding through the undergrowth, which will take you to La Roche des Cuveaux, an unusual place and natural gem with a magnificent panorama, but also other beautiful viewpoints along the route, including one from the Tête des Cuveaux viewpoint: a 9-metre-high wooden promontory with an orientation table at the top. As a bonus, there are impressive rocks along the way. A real treat in autumn.

An easy and very pleasant walk along trails offering magnificent panoramic views throughout. At the summit of the Piquante Pierre, at an altitude of 1,008 metres, there is a magnificent view of part of the Vosges foothills and the lower Moselotte valley, as well as the surrounding high mountains. The descent takes you through the picturesque Plateaux valley, where the views are once again stunning. One last viewpoint and you will reach the Col du Haut de Fouchure, enchanted by the scenery.

The Graber discovery trail revives the path that serves the village farms. Walk past the Graber farmhouse inn, overlooking those of Holschlag and Kraitland, and stop off at the small Schlumpf ski resort.

A pleasant circuit between the mid-mountains and the forest, with stubble fields, rivers and farm inns. Accessible to all, the only slight difficulty being the climb above the Entzenbach farm inn. But what a treat when you reach the hill and the Triebelskopf pasture!

A pleasant discovery trail that takes you into the heart of nature around Masevaux. Along the way, you will enjoy some beautiful views of the Doller valley. A hilly circuit in the heart of the forest.

Cross winding paths nestled between the mountains above the picturesque village of Oberbruck. Let yourself be enchanted by the peaceful atmosphere of the dense forest. Beautiful panoramas offer views of the surrounding valley.

Through woodlands, forests and pastures, discoverthe Belvédère de la Roche Blanche, which rises to 1,013 metres, and admire the magnificent view of the Val de Mouthe (Doubs) on one side and the Val de Foncine (Jura) on the other.

A short walk offering a taste of everything that makes the village of Le Ménil so charming: unspoilt nature dotted with religious heritage sites scattered throughout the mountains, pretty views and picturesque spots ideal for refreshing breaks or family picnics.

A walk to explore the Upper Moselle Valley and the Vosges Ballons, starting at the Chapelle des Vés, passing through the clearing at the Pic des Corbeaux hunters’ shelter before reaching its summit. The return route is shaded, winding through ferns and then the forest.

A beautiful shaded walk in the Fossard Forest, which has no shortage of points of interest: the beautiful Chapelle du Vieux Saint-Amé, the magnificent Saint-Mont esplanade, the Pont des Fées and the Miraumont waterfall. At the summit of Saint-Mont, a vast grassy area is ideally suited for a picnic break and offers, as a bonus, a magnificent 360° panorama of the Moselle and Moselotte valleys.

A very pleasant walk with multiple viewpoints along the route. It will take you to the rocky summit of Haut du Roc, which rises to an altitude of 1,012 metres, an ideal place for a break, with a magnificent panorama over the Moselotte Valley as far as Remiremont. 

A short but very beautiful hike to the summit of Haut de Bélué, 870 m high. It overlooks the Grandrupt valley and offers a superb panorama of the Haute Moselle valley, dominated by the silhouettes of the Alsace and Servance balloons. The site features a forest chalet open to the public, a children's play area, picnic tables and an orientation table with a view of the Vosges ridges.

A very pleasant walk starting from the Chapelle des Vés, offering magnificent views throughout the route. Easy, it is suitable for children aged 5 and over; the steepest section is between points (1) and (2) on a narrow path winding along the edge of a much-loved woodland.

Following exclusively shaded woodland paths and tracks, you’ll pass by the Étang de Huchère, a magnificent, unspoilt green oasis nestled right in the heart of the forest. You’ll then reach the summit of the Roche de Montiroche, which offers breathtaking views over the Remiremont valley.

Overlooking the upper Moselotte valley, you will discover the secrets of the high-altitude peat bogs nestled in the Rondfaing fir forests. The return trail, which runs along a balcony, offers superb views all the way to the end, especially in autumn. This is a very easy hike, accessible to all, including children.

The village of Les Planches-en-Montagne has a picturesque gem at its heart: gorges carved into the limestone and well hidden under the trees. The Saine rushes through them with gusto. Force, turmoil and noise coexist here with calm, serenity and gentleness.

The Saine river has its source in the shelter of this limestone amphitheatre. Admire this magnificent resurgence with its wild but accessible character, climb up high, follow the Bayard botanical trail and contemplate a grandiose and unusual landscape from the Belvédère de la Roche Fendue.

At the foot of the cliffs of the Risoux forest lies a patchwork of marshes and peat bogs. From the top of the Roche Bernard promontory, the small glacial lakes of Les Mortes and Bellefontaine are like jewels. An exceptional walk.

This varied route has a special charm, taking in very different environments: lakes, marshes, peat bogs, rivers, meadows and forests. The highlight is the Belvédère des Deux Lacs, which offers a unique view of the Lac de Remoray National Nature Reserve and its natural environments.

A forest setting for this family-friendly route. Peat bogs, rocks, viewing points and the ruins of a medieval castle. The Étang de Hanau, often considered the most beautiful lake in the Northern Vosges, is set within an exceptional natural site, designated a “World Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO.

Between unspoilt nature and the pretty villages of Roderen and Rammersmatt, enjoy the beautiful panoramic views and wide open spaces offered by this part of Alsace. A varied walk through fields, orchards, farm animals, etc.

A pleasant little walk around Ambacourt, starting on the banks of the Madon, with lovely, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside, interspersed with refreshing stretches through the woodland.

A surprising and informative walk through this site steeped in history. The Hartmannswillerkopf, or Vieil Armand, is a rocky spur in the Vosges, the scene of bloody battles during the First World War. It offers magnificent panoramic views.

This route takes in the villages of Buxerulles, Buxières-sous-les-Côtes and Woinville. It passes through vineyards, orchards and woodland. It can be regarded as the ‘balcony of the Côtes’, overlooking Lake Madine. There are lovely views over the plain, the Côtes de Meuse and the Montsec hill.

The ‘Father’s Day Trail’ is little known but nonetheless boasts incredible wild beauty. Starting from the heights of Geihouse, it leads to the Bessay stubble fields, where a stone bench awaits you with a superb view of the village, and continues to the Kestrel Shelter where you will discover one of the region’s most beautiful viewpoints.

A relatively easy walk starting from the Grand Ballon car park, offering a chance to take in the two highest peaks of the Vosges and their magnificent scenery.

Starting from the Route des Crêtes, near the Freundstein farmhouse inn, a magnificent, fairly easy and varied route with numerous viewpoints.

Starting from the small village of Ranspach, discover this lovely route nestled in a mountain hollow, which follows the Dengelberg botanical trail and passes by the Malakoff rock and the Dengelberg plateau, offering magnificent panoramic views.

A beautiful and enjoyable family walk around and above Lake Kruth, which can be combined with the discovery trail to the ruins of Schlossberg Castle.

A circular route, mostly along shaded forest paths, which will take you to two major points of interest: halfway along the route, the surprising site of the old Plaines quarry and its magnificent view over the Tholy Valley, and at the end of the route, Chèvre Roche and its sweeping panoramic view over Vagney and the Moselotte Valley.

This is a lovely walk that winds along the shores of Lake Pierre-Percée and leads you to the surprising Roches de la Xaveure and Marie Fontaine rock formations. As a bonus, you will pass through the charming little village of Pierre-Percée and, when it is possible again, visit the ruins of Salm Castle and its magnificent view of the lake.

Starting at the Étang Noir and its lookout point, the trail leads from pond to pond, skirting a peat bog and crossing a pond on a wooden bridge leading to a chalet, making for a shady and very easy walk. As a bonus, there are lovely views of the Vosges mountains and the Thillot valley.

A very pleasant, shaded circular route on charming forest paths. After an easy climb, almost the entire route is on the summit plateau. You will walk from rock to rock: Joli Bois, Faucompierre, Corbeaux, Coucou, Renard, passing by Tête de Répy, with beautiful views at each one.

After dawdling along Lake Alfeld, you climb up following the Issenbach Canal. Crossing a moraine reminds you that you are on granite terrain. Arriving at the Issenbach Refuge, you can enjoy a picnic on a grassy terrace facing the Sewen Valley or, further on, a meal at the Baerenbach farmhouse inn. Then the climb along the Seebach is magical, with its small, steep-sided gorges and numerous small waterfalls.

On a steep hillside above the village of Mollkirch, this trail invites you to discover the mysteries of the forest. Druids, elves, dolmens and stones dot the trail, along with a dozen information panels. The walk also includes a visit to one of the largest fortresses in Alsace: Guirbaden Castle.

A pleasant, entirely shaded walk on the hills above Fraize, taking you to the rocky outcrops of La Roche des Fées and La Roche de Rovemont, via the Chapelle du Suisse, a spot perfect for meditation.