Belvedere and Cuveaux rocks

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A short hike full of surprises in a forest environment among sandstone rocks. A viewpoint equipped with a promontory offering a beautiful view of the Moselle valley.
The circular route can be done in either direction, but the suggested direction allows you to better appreciate the elevation gain.
There are markings (yellow diamonds) but they are not always easy to spot.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 89 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 89 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 777 m
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    Lowest point: 702 m
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Les Cuveaux - Eloyes
Shelter and viewpoint
Rochers des Cuveaux
Promontory of the Tête des Cuveaux

Description of the walk

Coming from Éloyes, drive up until you reach the last car park at the end of the road. A GPS will be useful as there are a multitude of roads leading in all directions.

(S/E) Take the path opposite the car park (south-west). Pass a stone cross and climb up the path on the right. At the intersection at the top, take the path on the left downhill until you reach the pierced rocks (cuveaux), which offer a beautiful view of the Moselle valley.

(1) Retrace your steps and continue straight ahead to the Tête des Cuveaux observation tower (promontory).

(2) Here too, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Moselle valley and the Vosges mountains. An orientation table will help you locate the peaks and towns around you.
Descend via the path opposite the tower. Do not take the path on the right. A little further down, look out for the markings that will help you navigate the rocks and lead you to a car park. Please note that the descent can be slippery.

(3) You can take shelter in the open chalet and/or have a picnic on the wooden tables.
Continue along the small road, which climbs slightly, to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 721 m - Car park at the end of the road. - Croix de Groshaut
  2. 1 : km 0.87 - alt. 727 m - Pierced sandstone rocks. View of the valley of the - Moselle (la)
  3. 2 : km 1.39 - alt. 777 m - Tête des Cuveaux (780m)
  4. 3 : km 1.84 - alt. 706 m - Car park. There is a shelter with two tables and benches.
  5. S/E : km 2.72 - alt. 721 m - Starting point car park

Notes

On 6 December 2023, when we did this hike, the paths had been torn up by forestry machinery, forcing us to walk through the woods at times to avoid the mud.
There are no water sources along the route.

Worth a visit

The towns of Remiremont and Épinal.
The Tendon waterfalls.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
randokarine
randokarine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A slightly different and slightly longer circular route completed on 5 November 2025, starting from "au Frêne" (publication on Visorando currently being validated under the name "Circuit panoramique à la Tête des Cuveaux"). Magnificent in this autumn season. The Tête des Cuveaux viewpoint has reopened with a section of stairs that has been rebuilt and is brand new.

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Denis26
Denis26 ★
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A construction fence prevents access, with only a sign indicating that access is closed until further notice.
Perhaps the Éloyes town hall could provide more details.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello and thank you, Denis.
Do you have any information about when access to the observation deck will reopen?

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Denis26
Denis26 ★

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk, but a bit disappointed to find that access to the Tête des Cuveaux viewpoint is closed until further notice.

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Marc1.xsi
Marc1.xsi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I didn't find this hike particularly interesting, apart from the platform which offers a 360-degree view.

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fourmiflo
fourmiflo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike through a peaceful forest and magnificent scenery at Les Rochers des Cuveaux. On the way back, there is a short detour to the viewpoint, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area. The descent is via winding paths that pass under rocks, adding a touch of magic to this discovery. A very enjoyable, easy and exotic hike.

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RANDONNEUR88
RANDONNEUR88

Thank you very much. Have a good week.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello RANDONNEUR88
I'm very glad you enjoyed the hike.
See you soon on Visorando

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RANDONNEUR88
RANDONNEUR88

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
I'm not sure if I started in the right place, but... this place is magnificent. There are pools, rocks, a viewpoint and scenic spots. A beautiful chalet with a picnic table. Everything came together to create wonderful memories in photos. Thank you very much for suggesting this hike.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello Magali_J88, thank you for this rather positive initial feedback.
We wish you many enjoyable future hikes with Visorando.

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Magali_J88
Magali_J88

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I went hiking on a Saturday around 1 p.m. I passed a few people, but not enough to disturb the silence of nature. The Cuveaux rocks are magnificent to explore. The viewpoint is also a great place to admire the surrounding landscapes. The route from the start to the viewpoint is accessible to everyone as long as you wear walking shoes. I came across families with young children. However, the section between the viewpoint and the end of the hike is more difficult, especially when it's frozen, as it's like a real slide.
The hiking time is well estimated, leaving time to admire the scenery.

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