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Abri du Lac de Blanchemer walks
From the Étang de Machais to the Rainkopf via the Blanchemer and La Lande lakes
Visorando Member 
9.36 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,627 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Where the ridge splits in two, one towards the Grand Ballon and the other towards the Grand Ventron, the Rainkopf offers an exceptional 360° panorama. There are many points of interest along the route, including Lac de Blanchemer and its floating peat bog, Lac de La Lande and its dam, Chaume du Firsmiss, the beautiful Machais peat bog, the glacial cirques and their scree slopes, and views of the Vosges and Alsace peaks and the Fecht and Thur valleys.
Blanchemer Lake
Visorando Member 
4.36 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Discover a charming little lake of glacial origin, dammed in 1959 to produce electricity. A route that combines beautiful scenery with learning about the power of water.
The Rainkopf via Lac de Blanchemer on snowshoes
Visorando Member 
8.24 mi
+1,627 ft
-1,614 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
This route is a little way from the La Bresse ski resorts. It is easy up to Lac de Blanchemer, but becomes more challenging as you approach Rainkopf. However, the exceptional panoramic view from the summit makes it well worth the effort.
Blanchemer and Altenweiher lakes route
Visorando Member 
7.17 mi
+2,018 ft
-1,991 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A superb hike to do in summer when it's very hot. Three quarters of the route is shaded.
These two glacial lakes are magnificent.
The Machais Moor and Lake Blanchemer from the Col de Bramont
Visorando Member 
9.06 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,522 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A circular walk from the Col de Bramont taking us to the Machais Bog (a nature reserve with protected biotope) and Lac de Blanchemer, with floating bogs within an ancient glacial cirque.
The return route follows the Chemin du Grand Bougre, the Valsche and the Ronde Tête, where you can enjoy a beautiful俯瞰 view of the Machais Bog (as you cannot get close to it) and then of Lake Kruth-Wildenstein.
The walk takes place mainly in woodland and is ideal in hot weather.
Tour of Lake Blanchemer
Visorando Member 
1.03 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A short walk that allows you to discover a magnificent lake covering an area of approximately 6 hectares, with a floating bog, in a majestic setting at the foot of Rainkof and the ridges that mark the border between the Vosges and Alsace.
Walks near Abri du Lac de Blanchemer
From Lac de Blanchemer to Lac de Longemer
Visorando Member 
6.46 mi
+738 ft
-1,532 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Second stage of this hike with bivouac. This time, Lac Lalande, Lac de Retournemer, Cascade Charlemagne and Cascade de Retournemer will be on your route, allowing you to discover magnificent colours.
From the Cabane des Champis to Lac de Blanchemer
Visorando Member 
8.77 mi
+1,627 ft
-2,201 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Starting from Les Champis, the route passes through the Marécage Rouge Feigne, the Col de Thiaville (alt. 1,112 m), the Hohneck (alt. 1,363 m) and the Col du Wormspel (alt. 1,277 m) before descending towards Lac de Blanchemer.
Schiessrothried Lake - Charlemagne car park
Visorando Member 
5.08 mi
+2,352 ft
-1,398 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)
From Schiessrothried, tour of Petit Hohneck, Dagobert's cave, Frankenthal and Col de Falimont.
This route is not accessible in winter. The route is closed between (3), (4), (5) and (6) from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (Prefectural Order of 18 May 2022).
Charlemagne car park - Schiessrothried Lake
Visorando Member 
5.84 mi
+728 ft
-1,683 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
day1: hike around Hohneck, snowfield route and descent to Schiessrothried Lake.
From Lake Longemer to Lake Blanchemer
Visorando Member 
11.03 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
The first stage of a two-day bivouac hike with an overnight stay at Lac de Blanchemer, passing by Lac du Lispach, which is reminiscent of a Canadian landscape, and the Machais peat bog.
Difficulty and beautiful views sum up this first stage.
Col de la Schlucht – Le Grand Ballon: the Sentier des Crêtes
Visorando Member 
16.57 mi
+3,238 ft
-2,556 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Valtin (Vosges)
A very beautiful hike, taking in some remarkable sights: the Martinswand rocks, the summit of the Hohneck, the summit of the Kastelberg and the Grand Ballon (with the ‘Boule’ at the summit).
Gérardmer - Les Champis
Visorando Member 7.48 mi
+2,480 ft
-915 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
First stage of the Gérardmer Mini-Trek. On this first day, you will discover the aerial landscapes of Le Poli and the heights of Lispach, as well as the isolated stubble fields above the Vologne Valley. This stage allows you to make steady progress towards the Chalet des Champis, where you will spend the night. It is also an opportunity to spend a night in an unguarded cabin that has (almost) everything to please: isolated and at least a 30-minute walk from any built-up area, in the middle of the thatched cottages, accessible to all and all year round...It is a must-see in the area.
Petit Ballon - Sengern
Visorando Member 
5.91 mi
+604 ft
-2,608 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Luttenbach-près-Munster (Haut-Rhin)
The route begins in alpine pastureland, then passes through very shady forests.
Ascent to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (Guebwiller) via the lake
Visorando Member 
5.78 mi
+2,910 ft
-39 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lautenbachzell (Haut-Rhin)
A challenging climb to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (past Guebwiller). The route passes by the beautiful Lac du Ballon and the Gustiberg farmhouse inn, both of which offer very pleasant places to stop for a break.
On the ridges: Grand Ballon – Markstein – Petit Ballon
Visorando Member 
13.44 mi
+2,110 ft
-3,022 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Murbach (Haut-Rhin)
An easy route, gently undulating across the highest peaks of the Vosges, through stubble fields and forests. Magnificent views over the surrounding valleys.