La Chapelle-devant-Bruyères walks

Set off on an easy, family-friendly walk around the Étangs du Moulin in La Chapelle-devant-Bruyères: fishing, benches, a children’s playground, an open-air café in summer and lovely views to admire.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

This walk provides quick access to a beautiful viewpoint at the summit of Spiémont, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Vosges and the Vologne valley. The presence of a geodesic chimney and an orientation table complete the hike.

The hike begins at the Spiémont geodesic chimney with its orientation table, then takes you to discover "sacrificial stones" with magnificent cup marks that are said to have been used in ancient rituals. The route then heads to Laleu Colline (Colline au Loup), a small hill with a rocky summit which offers panoramic views of the Middle Vosges from its footbridge. On the way back, the route passes through the Bouyère peat bog before reaching the village of Champdray.

In the middle of a dense pine forest, huge granite boulders are piled up to a depth of 7 to 8 metres over a length of 400 metres and a width of 40 metres. The Barbey-Seroux Rock Field remains a mystery to scientists. A one-kilometre marked nature trail allows visitors to explore this astonishing rock chaos. An easy and pleasant walk suitable for young children.

A figure-of-eight route to explore a Druidic archaeological site and then the Pierre de la Roche, which is used as a climbing spot.

A shaded hike in the Vosges forest following a single trail marker (red diamond).

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Bruyères is a small, quiet town in the Vosges department. This route allows you to explore the town, starting from Place Stanislas. The route features a number of points of interest, such as the façade of the Henri-Mathieu Museum, the bust of Jean Antoine Villemin, the Étang de Pointhaie and its park, and the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady. This walk is ideal for a day out.

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.

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.

A route taking in the Huttes ponds and their biodiversity, passing through the Vosges forest and exploring Roche Pinaud.

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.

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

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

Discover a typical panorama of the Vosges valleys from the Roches de Fouchon.

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.

This route was chosen for the Popular Walk on 18 June 2017 in Gerbepal.

From the village of Rehaupal, a circular walk passing through the Roches de la Moulure, the Tendon waterfalls and the Trou de l’Enfer

A short, very pleasant route for stretching your legs in the woodland.

A lovely little hike to the Trou de l'Enfer that will introduce you to a place full of charm and freshness. This circular route offers beautiful scenery, ranging from paths under the trees alongside streams to open stretches with stunning panoramic views.

Hello, I’d like to suggest a route that I run during my stays in Martimpré. It takes me about an hour to run, and probably around 2 to 2½ hours to walk. For the more adventurous, this route passes close to the Tête de Nayemont; if you’re curious, you can enjoy a beautiful view from there, but be careful – the path is quite technical and the signposting is poor.

Mortagne is the quintessential nature village. In the middle of the forest, a few rooftops peek out here and there. The route takes you through four hamlets of the village known as ‘Bouts’ and past the countless crosses that dot the landscape.

Hike in the Kemberg massif and its pink sandstone rocks. Developed by the Club Vosgien, with footbridges and protective railings, these rocks offer magnificent views of Saint-Dié and its surroundings.

An easy hike that passes by two pretty waterfalls, with trails through the woods and the Vosges countryside. The route follows the typical Club Vosgien signage, which may seem a little complex and confusing at first but, with a little practice, proves to be particularly effective, provided you have an IGN map to refer to.

This easy route invites you to discover Le Tholy from different angles. This loop, which is fully marked with green rings and red crosses, follows small roads, forest tracks and footpaths. Suitable for pushchairs, the aim of this walk is also to discover the village's wayside crosses.

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

“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.

The Gérardmer region offers a wealth of hiking opportunities. This route starts from the Saut des Cuves, one of the best-known natural sites in the Gérardmer region, apart from the lakes. The hike passes various viewpoints, including La Roche des Bruyères, La Roche du Corbeau, La Roche du Chien and La Roche du Page. It follows the beautiful Gorges des Roitelets and passes near the Chapelle Sainte-Anne in Martimpré. The route consists of three major climbs, each with an elevation gain of between 200 and 300 metres.

A long, challenging hike that takes you around a well-known town in the Vosges: Gérardmer. Nestled at an altitude of around 600 m, the town is home to the largest lake in the Vosges: Lake Gérardmer. It is also possible to take side trips to explore the natural scenery. This walk offers a feast of rivers and waterfalls: the Saut des Cuves, the Saut de la Bourrique, the Cascade de Mérelle and other watercourses of varying sizes. It also passes close to several ski resorts, particularly during the first part of the circular route. Mainly through woodland, there are also some rather lovely viewpoints when the weather permits. In winter, the track between points (6) and (7) is used as a ski run. It is better to take the track leading uphill to the left at (6), then the road to the right which leads to point (9). Point (13), Saut de la Bourrique, has been closed by municipal order since 15 March 2024 for works; see practical information.

First stage of the Gérardmer Mini-Trek. On this first day, you will discover the aerial landscapes of Le Poli and the heights of Lispach, as well as the isolated stubble fields above the Vologne Valley. This stage allows you to make steady progress towards the Chalet des Champis, where you will spend the night. It is also an opportunity to spend a night in an unguarded cabin that has (almost) everything to please: isolated and at least a 30-minute walk from any built-up area, in the middle of the thatched cottages, accessible to all and all year round...It is a must-see in the area.

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.

An easy, shaded hike. Refresh yourself at the St Augustin fountain, it will do you good.