The Chapelle des Vés

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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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 240 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 240 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 768 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 527 m
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The Chapelle des Vés
View of the valley

Description of the walk

The walk starts in front of the Hôtel des Sapins.

(S) Opposite the Hôtel des Sapins, turn left and then right onto Rue du Général de Gaulle.

(1) After about 600m, turn right onto Trace des Tissages. Then turn left and then right onto Chemin Ferjeux. Continue to the next junction.

(2) Turn right onto Route du Corat. Follow this road until you reach the junction with Chemin de Saint-Guérin.

(3) Take the Chemin des Essieux opposite and head uphill past the few houses. Continue for about 600m.

(4) At the T-junction, turn left onto Chemin du Droit and continue along this path to your destination, the Chapelle des Vés. Ignore all the paths branching off to the right or left.

(5) After your visit, head back down the same path to your starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 528 m
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 529 m - On the right, the Tissages trail
  3. 2 : km 0.97 - alt. 555 m - On the right, Route de Corat
  4. 3 : km 1.6 - alt. 574 m - Opposite, Chemin des Essieux
  5. 4 : km 2.38 - alt. 593 m - On the left, Chemin du Droit
  6. 5 : km 4.3 - alt. 768 m - Chapelle des Vés
  7. S/E : km 8.61 - alt. 528 m

Notes

The route consists of tarmac roads. The hike can be done in a good pair of trainers.
Bring water with you, as there are no water points along the route.
Much of the route is sheltered under pine trees, but other sections are in the sun. If the weather is fine, remember to wear a hat.

Worth a visit

Don’t miss the village church at the start.

During the walk, enjoy the wooded sections and the interesting views over the valley.

The Chapelle des Vés.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
SchumSchum
SchumSchum

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, very peaceful and easy walk along a wide tarmac path, ideal for families.

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GL1500
GL1500

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2004
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I have been walking the marked trails of the Vosges for nearly 30 years and have never grown tired of them.

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cirederf drareg
cirederf drareg

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The view is stunning when we arrive at the chapel

It’s a shame there isn’t a short path or stretch of woodland leading up to it.

That said, there are some lovely views to take in.

Regards

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alainmartin77
alainmartin77
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Hello and thank you for your feedback.

Unfortunately, there are times when we simply cannot avoid potholes, especially on certain rough terrain.

Alain

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brijou99
brijou99

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk to the chapel, although there was a bit too much road for my liking, and a magnificent view from the top.

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VisoFlo
VisoFlo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful view from up high. A small chapel with an interesting history.

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