Autrey (Vosges) walks

From the village of Housseras, follow the signs for the Gondremer Garden to begin a walk that will take you to the Gondremer Botanical Garden, the Roches de l’Ours and the Grands Sapins trail.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

An easy route around the western part of the village, with beautiful views of the village and the surrounding mountains. This route is named after Daniel Vitry, a member of the Raon-l'Étape Club Vosgien, who worked to develop hiking in La Bourgonce.

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.

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.

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).

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

A nice little hike starting from the Marmonfosse lodges! A short, very easy loop, ideal for a leisurely stroll. A pretty section in the forest with little elevation gain, perfect for recharging your batteries without too much effort.

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

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.

A family walk in the heart of the Épinal forest, passing by the Roche Charlot and the Roche Goutteuse. Make sure to download the map before you lose mobile signal. As forestry machinery is present, ruts are to be expected; as with all hikes, wear sturdy footwear and don’t be afraid of the mud. 

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.

The route winds through the shade of the Côte de Répy massif. Pass by the Pierre d'Appel promontory to enjoy a sweeping view of Étival-Clairefontaine, then head towards the Tête de Répy with its observatory overlooking Raon l'Étape. The route is dotted with numerous rocks, often with a bench where you can sit and enjoy the varied panoramic views.

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

A beautiful short hike on mostly single-track trails in the forest. Beautiful views.

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.

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

Nice walk into the fields of Jussarupt, its fields and along La Vologne river.

A lovely walk from the 13th-century Saint-Jean Chapel to the low-altitude peat bogs.

Short walk with a steep climb at the start and a beautiful view from the Roche de Saint-Blaise. The finish isn't great, as it's in a housing estate, but I must admit I did this walk with my young dog Marcus to prepare him for future hikes with me.

A few viewpoints and the discovery of a geological curiosity. A variant without the climb to the Tête de Nayemont reduces the route to 13 km and 240 m of elevation gain (see description). Important: following comments received, the route of this hike has been modified to avoid paths that have disappeared into the vegetation. This hike includes a paved section at the beginning and end of the route, as well as a few forest roads that cannot be avoided.