Gérardmer walks

A magnificent route with a variety of landscapes. You will be charmed by the walk along the shores of the largest natural lake in the Vosges. After a detour through the forest and pastures that border the southern shore of the lake, you will enjoy the natural beauty of the Saut de la Bourrique site. Following the Ruisseau du Phény stream and its remarkable little bridges, you will return to the lake shore to complete this circular path.

Saut de la Bourrique is a waterfall in the Vosges mountains in the commune of Gérardmer. The legend associated with the name of this waterfall actually comes from a bourrique that belonged to a lord. Returning from the crusades, he was attacked by bandits, and to protect him the animal threw itself on them at the foot of the waterfall, where it perished with the miscreants. 28/05/2024: Hiking not possible at present: Sentier du saut de la bourrique closed from (1) to (2) by municipal by-law since 15 March 2024 for works. See practical information

This hike goes around Lake Gérardmer, the largest natural lake in the Vosges. Covering an area of 115 hectares, it is surrounded by forests and lies at the foot of the town of Gérardmer, known for its ski resort and also for its many water sports attractions.

This hike goes around Lake Gérardmer, the largest natural lake in the Vosges, via the Tête de Mérelle, which offers a magnificent view of the lake and the town of Gérardmer from its belvedere at the top of the tower, then past the small Mérelle Waterfall, hidden among moss-covered rocks.

The Tête de Mérelle offers a magnificent view of the lake and the town of Gérardmer from its belvedere at the top of the tower. The small Mérelle waterfall, hidden among moss-covered rocks, is well worth a visit.

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

This is a circular in the Gérardmer region. Overall, this hike is easy, but there is a fairly steep climb at the start of the route and a much more challenging section in the Gorge des Roitelets.Most of the route is through forest, which can be pleasant in hot weather. In wet weather, be careful as the rocks can be slippery.

“Les Perles de Vologne” is a wonderful site on the shaded bank of the Vologne. You will pass on Pont des Fées and the Marie-Louise islands, before climbing along the torrent in the Roitelets Gorge, to reach the Roche des Bruyères from where you can admire the town of Gerardmer and its lake. Then, at the Gilet Fountain, located in the forest, you can refresh your hands. Take a break at the Belbriette Pond before descending to Longemer Lake and the Saint Florent chapel.

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.

Short hike connecting Lac de Longemer and Lac de Lispach through the forest.

A hike through the forest towards Chaume Balveurche. Along the way, you can admire the view of the Longemer valley from the Roche Boulard shelter. A short round trip to Belle Roche offers a panoramic view of Lake Retournemer. The Irénée Duvoid crossroads is a nice spot to rest and relax. Finally, you can admire the Belbriette stream in its green setting, which is particularly pretty in autumn.

A lovely hike with no particular difficulties, suitable for both summer and winter snowshoeing in a forest setting. In winter, you can warm up and enjoy a meal at the Chaumes de Balveurche inn.

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 environments, peat bogs and forest passages that can be quite technical at times.

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.

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

This hike connects the two lakes via a forest path that is not always easy to find, stony and relatively slippery, especially on the final descent, but it is well worth the effort: the Lispach bog lake is magnificent!

At the start of Lake Lispach, this hike will take you through a variety of settings. Peat bogs bordering Lake Lispach where you will see the Vosges’ forests and even some of the Rouge Feigne’s stubble more than 1,100 m above sea level. The return on the mountainside will eventually convince you that the Vosges are not just for cows...

Five lakes, two waterfalls, a peat bog and beautiful views to feast your eyes on.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

This walk takes you around Retournemer Lake and to its outlet, a waterfall about ten metres high, then makes a short detour to the statue of Our Lady of the Snows, which stands in front of the lake, looking towards the peaks. This wild lake is located at the foot of the Hohneck massif and is the first in the Vologne valley.

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.

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.

Forest loop (for summer or winter) starting from Balveurche and passing through the charming Belbriette valley.

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.

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.

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.

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

A peat bog, a lake and two peaks on the ridges with views of the main Vosges mountains. On clear days, especially in winter, you can see the Black Forest and the Alps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

From the Col de la Schlucht, take the ridge road towards Markstein and park in the Maison de la Nature car park by the roadside. This short hike will take you up the steep slopes of Kastelberg and Rainkopf to discover the Altenweiher dam lake before climbing back up to the top of Rainkopf. You can walk around the lake, which takes about 20 minutes extra.

The Champ de Roches is located in the municipality of Barbey-Seroux, near the Col des Arrentès between the Neuné and Vologne valleys. This "river" of rocks stretches between conifer plantations for 400 metres long and 40 metres wide. The existence of such chaos is surprising and has given rise to numerous legends in which the presence of the Devil is never far away.Although most of this hike takes place on forest trails and paths, the relatively long but easy loop includes a few stretches of road that allow you to discover the town of Corcieux at the start and finish, as well as the charming hamlets in the surrounding area. There are beautiful, idyllic landscapes throughout this circuit.

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.