Cornimont walks

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. 

This is a beautiful hike, which can be done in a day, starting from the Ventron-Frére Joseph ski resort. Mostly in the forest, it will allow you to discover the Rochelotte area and the magnificent view from the Tête des Champs. There are three shelters along the route where you can eat and take a break.

Walk in the forest with beautiful views. Option to take a pleasant break at the shelter.

Panoramic walk on the Hauts de La Bresse and Cornimont. Wide paths for the most part, 200 metres of paved road. A walk to enjoy with the family and "brave little walkers".

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.

Immerse yourself in the historic setting of a maquis, a symbol of the Resistance, visible throughout the route. A family hike (suitable for children over 6 years old) featuring natural landmarks (Piquante Pierre, Roches Saint Jacques, Tourbière, viewpoints) and panoramic views of the Vosges mountains

Half-day hike in these two communes in the Hautes-Vosges on paths and trails offering beautiful panoramic views of the Upper Moselotte Valley.

From La Bresse (centre), this is an easy 6-hour hike around the beautiful Hautes-Vosges valley.

A very beautiful circuit in the hills above Ménil-Thillot. There are a few sections in the forest, but most of the time there are beautiful views in all directions.

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.

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.

A beautiful route, 80% of which is uncovered. Lots of paths and trails and few paved roads. The route runs along the edge of the forest with beautiful views of the surrounding valleys and peaks.

Balcony circuit on the heights of Basse-sur-le-Rupt (or Planois) below Haut du Roc. This permanent circuit was mapped out by the Planois senior citizens' club. It can be done in both directions.

Please note that this hike is currently on hold pending modifications. Due to the fall of numerous trees, the route is obstructed and must be modified. We apologise for any inconvenience. This hike focuses on small trails and thirteen viewpoints with benches around Basse-sur-le-Rupt and the summit of Haut du Roc. The route is a combination of different sections of four existing circular trails that are very well marked.Two loops are possible: 9 km or 14.5 km.

A superb four-hour walk in the hills above Ménil-Thillot (between Cornimont and Le Thillot), best done in May or June when the meadows and broom are in bloom! This easy walk is an unforgettable foray into the bountiful nature of the Hautes-Vosges.

A beautiful getaway in the heights of Bresse and the Chajoux Valley. Superb panoramic views, especially at Les Champis. Lake Lispach, the beautiful Rouge Feigne peat bog, and Grouvelin are the highlights, but every turn in the trails and paths will make you love this picturesque region of the Hautes-Vosges even more.

This magnificent circular hike starting from La Bresse will allow you to discover an infinite variety of landscapes: Lac des Corbeaux, Étang de Sèchemer, Col de la Vierge, the Roche du Lac viewpoint (after two mountain huts) to reach Col du Brabant and its ski area, and finally head back to La Bresse via a splendid route through the Planot-Paris Arboretum. Classified as difficult solely due to its length: 22 km.

A very beautiful, shaded hike through a magnificent forest of hundred-year-old beech trees, with views of the Chaume des Vintergés and the Chaume du Grand Ventron viewpoint, overlooking the ridges (Markstein, Grand Ballon and Alsace).

A lovely little hike with a beautiful view of Lac des Corbeaux and perhaps a welcome swim.

A peaceful walk around a 10-hectare glacial lake surrounded by forest, along a path accessible to pushchairs. Lac des Corbeaux, with its reflections, brings a pleasant feeling of tranquillity and calm, allowing you to savour the moment.

A superb route through woods and high-altitude meadows surrounded by blueberry bushes as far as the eye can see. On a clear day, you can see the Alps, and the orientation table in the middle of the route will show you where you are in the region and beyond.

This circular trail is one of three textile trails offered by the tourist office (on a relatively rough map).

A pleasant hike starting from the Col de Morbieux, with lovely views of the Grandrupt valley and the Moselle valley in Ferdrupt.

Set amongst green meadows and pine forests, the route is well worth exploring. The climb from the village of Le Ménil up to the chapel is not very difficult, and the views are superb.

A pleasant walk through part of the Vosges forest. Lovely views over the village of Le Ménil and a walk suitable for the whole family. Do take care, however, when passing through ‘La Rouauche’.

Shaded circuit with a long, steady slope on a forest road. Suitable for all ages

Straddling the Haut-Rhin and the Vosges (or Alsace and Lorraine), come and discover this original hike starting from the Col d'Oderen. The fairly steep start is compensated for by the landscapes and superb panoramic views from the Tête de Fellering, as well as the Drumont orientation table.

This beautiful circular route starting from the Col d'Oderen quickly takes hikers up onto the ridges towards the Felsach farmhouse inn. It then offers a superb panoramic descent to the Frenz resort (Kruth), followed by a climb back up to the pass via the valley floor through a charming old mountain forest.

The route takes you through a beautiful forest with a variety of tree species and alpine pastures. On a clear day, there are beautiful views of the Bernese Alps from the summit of Grand Ventron and Tête du Chat Sauvage.Ideal route in hot weather... but also in mixed weather as the trees provide some protection from the rain.

Randonnée en raquettes (ou à pied en été) en partant du camping du haut des Bluches ; montée vers le Lac des Corbeaux et retour par l'Étang de Sèchemer.

Lac des Corbeaux is a beautiful little mountain lake that attracts many visitors, especially in summer. It is very easy to walk around with the family in an idyllic setting. At the start, the Haut des Bluches campsite also offers superb tree house rentals. A giant zip line also passes right over our heads. In short, it's not to be missed.

Starting from the Ferme-auberge du Felsach, a magnificent ridge path crosses the Grand Ventron National Nature Reserve. Old beech forests and preserved beech-fir forests give way to open heathland, offering superb views over the Saint-Amarin valley and the Lorraine Vosges. This route is a round trip, with a short circular loop around the Grand Ventron.

A mountain hike offering the chance to discover the legendary sites around Rochesson, such as the Rocher des Ducs, the Trou de Baheu, the Cascade du Bouchot and the Cascade (Saut) de Battion.

A beautiful hike around Rochesson, allowing you to visit the site of the Virgin Mary of Rochesson and the Saut du Bouchot and Battion waterfalls in a single day. Semi-shaded route.

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 viewpoint at the Roche des Ducs overlooking the Rochesson Valley or Bouchot Valley. A waterfall visible from a great height and crossed by a wooden bridge.

There are numerous waterfalls on the slopes of the Vosges mountains. These include the Saut du Bouchot and the Saut de la Bourrique. These two waterfalls can be visited on a long walk, which is shown here. There are many advantages to this route, with unique views at Moyemont and Rocher des Ducs, but there is also cultural interest with a passage at Falaise de Lyris. A large part of the hike is through forest.

A pleasant short hike passing by Roche des Ducs (855 m), with beautiful views of the Rochesson valley. Return via the other side, towards Menaurupt.

A short warm-up walk to the first hills overlooking Bussang, to be done before setting off for the Vosges peaks. On the way, don't miss the famous Théâtre du Peuple, an ancient wooden building in a green setting, before heading for the alpine farms and passing the Berhamont ridge, then returning to the village via the Croix de Fresse.

A lovely walk towards Les Champis, where you can enjoy the magnificent view over the Vologne valley and the ski slopes. Return via Pré Jacquot and the beautiful view of the village (stunning sunset).

This hike includes steep trails. Mainly through the woods, this route is pleasant even in summer. The changing landscapes follow one another with beautiful crossings of forests with varied species and surprising geological features.

A climb up to Drumont, in the footsteps of the Resistance fighters.

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 fairly long circular forest loop starting from Sapois, with elevation changes and several winding sections, ideal for a challenging hike with beautiful scenery. You’ll come across a wide variety of points of interest.

A shaded walk on easy paths, just a stone’s throw from Lake Gérardmer.

A beautiful hike to the small pass of Collet de l'Étang on wide roads and forest paths through magnificent woodland. Beautiful views of La Montée Impossible de La Bresse and on arrival at La Roche Beuty. The climb is long but the short break at the Chalet du Collet de l'Étang is very pleasant. Viewpoint at Champis, before the descent into the Chajoux valley.

A very challenging outing. Good equipment and physical fitness recommended!

Start and finish at the Col de Bramont. This route will let you discover the Lac des Corbeaux from the Belvédère de la Roche du Lac 200m above it. The view is stunning and its the perfect place for a snack! A trail takes you down to the lake. It doesn't cross the embankment, but takes you round the lake on a pleasant, shady trail. Return to the Col de Bramont via the Étang de Sèchemer. A very beautiful circuit that's not too difficult, although very steep.

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.

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.

Perched at an altitude of 800 metres above the village of Kruth in the Saint-Amarin valley, the small four-season resort of Le Frenz, with its old farmhouses and chalets, is a bucolic mountain haven of peace. A route takes you around the area, allowing you to admire the site from every angle, starting with the splendid panorama it offers of the Great Vosges Ridge.

Set off to explore a small cavity in the rock, called the Chambre du Loup (Wolf's Chamber), at the foot of the small Lyris cliff, the Pyramid, and various other features on this site, which was used for the construction of the church and presbytery of the hamlet of Haut-du-Tôt. All this can be explored via a somewhat mystical path through a magnificent coniferous forest with moss-covered rocks.

This hike is suitable for children who are used to hiking. There is a magnificent view at the Balcon du Solem, so why not take a short break at the picnic table at the Solem chalet?

In the footsteps of the Sun King and the Three Musketeers.

A very pleasant route for trail runners and experienced walkers.Option to take a shortcut if necessary.Avoid in foggy conditions; steep paths.Starts from the centre of Fresse-sur-Moselle and returns to the same point.

A forest walk with beautiful views over the Moselle valley and the Vosges ridges, from the Ballon de Servance to the summit of the Drumont via La Bouloie. A wonderful adventure offering a glimpse into the history and heritage of this little paradise.

A beautiful hike with a 360° view of Drumont, without any particular difficulty.

Very beautiful panoramic views of the Moselotte valley with picturesque little balcony paths.

From Vagney to La Piquante Pierre, a key site of the Resistance, and Les Roches Saint-Jacques with its pudding.

Depart from the car park at the foot of the Gérardmer ski jump for a pleasant hike through the forest with some beautiful scenery.

Both accessible and mountainous, this hike in the heart of the Croix Claudé ski area takes you along pleasant trails and offers two beautiful, remarkable views of the Vosges Mountains.

This is a fairly easy hike through the forest around Tête du Lait, then towards the Vallon shelter and the boundary marker of the three municipalities. Descend via Roche du Frey, where you can take a break and admire the stubble fields of Saint-Maurice. The return journey is via Route du Lait, which overlooks Bussang and Saint-Maurice.

The Cascade de la Pissoire waterfall is one of the best known in the Vosges. It can be accessed from Haut du Tot. You can round off your visit by exploring the surrounding peaks, such as Moyemont and Chèvre Roche, both of which offer remarkable panoramic views of the region. The first part of the route is uphill to Chèvre Roche, passing by the Fontaine Baptistminicandré fountain. After Chèvre Roche, the route winds its way up to Moyemont, passing by the Giant Fir Tree, the Lambia Cross, the Pissoire Waterfall and the village of Haut du Tot. The final part of the hike takes you to the Balcons de la Hazelle and the Étang des Sangsues.

A beautiful, varied short hike that will take you past a dozen ponds straddling the watershed between the North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

A lovely walk at altitude to the highest village in the Vosges department.

This is an easy loop around the pretty mountain village of Haut du Tôt, with a few botanical, geological and perhaps photographic surprises. The Neuve Roche loop offers sights that are well worth a stroll, and the modest Pissoire waterfall marks the end of the circuit!

A lovely winter snowshoe hike, a circular route around the Mauselaine ski area, above Gérardmer. Perfectly signposted with numbers (in our case, follow No. 1), with yellow signs and arrows to indicate the direction.

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.

From the shooting range on Route de Lispach, snowshoe hike (or walk in summer) through the woods to the summit of Les Champis and back.

A circuit through the forest to reach a fine viewpoint above the Abri des Champis overlooking the Vologne valley (Moselotte valley) and the Bresse and Hohneck massifs. It's a very pleasant way to start off, along Lac de Lispach, to admire this ancient glacial valley. The trails are perfectly signposted for walking, mountain biking and snowshoeing in winter. In summer, the ridge is a flower-filled meadow.

In the Vosges forest, discover three lakes with very different surroundings, peat bogs and forest sections that can be quite technical at times. ⚠️ 27/05/2026: The Diehlaine trail between (9) and (S/E) is currently closed for safety works.If this trail reopens, please let us know in the comments section for this hike.

Walk around this mountain lake located at the foot of the ski slopes of a family resort. The floating bog, which covers part of the water's surface, offers magnificent views in a unique setting.

The route is a circular one that starts from the south car park of Lac de Lispach. It continues via Chemin de Mariron to join the educational trail that runs alongside the D34. Follow the D34 for about 100 m to reach Chemin de Ehlinger, then take the Collet de la Mine trail, which will take you to Lake Lispach. The walk around the lake with its educational panels is very pleasant.

A magical little walk in the forest around the magnificent little Lac de Lispach, combined with a breathtaking view of Lac de Longemer and a short visit to the entrance of an old 16th-century copper mine.

Starting from Lake Lispach, this hike will take you through a variety of landscapes. From the peat bogs bordering Lake Lispach, you’ll see the Vosges forest and even some stubble fields at Rouge Feigne at an altitude of over 1,100 metres. The return journey along the mountainside will convince you that the Vosges are not just mountains for cows... Please note: some sections are tricky, particularly for those prone to vertigo or in wet or icy conditions. ⚠️ 27/05/2026: The Diehlaine trail between (4) and (2) is currently closed for safety works.If this trail reopens, please do let us know in the comments section for this hike.

This hike offers a varied route through the landscapes of the Hautes-Vosges, leading to the Roche des Vieux Chevaux, which offers an unobstructed view of LakeXonrupt-Longemer and the surrounding hills. The route then continues around Lac de Lispach, known for its unspoilt environment and characteristic wetlands. With a mix of forest trails and paved paths, this outing is ideal for both a leisurely walk and a nature discovery.