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La Vigotte - La Beuille loop

The first part of this circuit alternates between forest and meadow, dotted with pretty ponds.
The second part, which is more "airy", offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
The return to the inn invites you to enjoy a well-deserved rest overlooking the fishing ponds
Esmoulières circuit

An easy route that runs alongside numerous ponds. Very pleasant in the October sunshine, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful colours of our forests as they turn golden and purple.
Please note, however, that there is a short section on the road (with little traffic).
Saint-Mont and the Chapel of Vieux Saint-Amé

A waterfall, religious sites and a beautiful view of the town of Remiremont.
For changes to the route, see the reviews
La Mer à la Marceline loop
A short, very accessible walk offering beautiful views of the 1,000 ponds plateau.
Loop on the Haut de Belué

A short but very beautiful hike to the summit of Haut de Bélué, 870 m high. It overlooks the Grandrupt valley and offers a superb panorama of the Haute Moselle valley, dominated by the silhouettes of the Alsace and Servance balloons. The site features a forest chalet open to the public, a children's play area, picnic tables and an orientation table with a view of the Vosges ridges.
Loop of the ponds in Beulotte-Saint-Laurent

A variety of trails, some of which run through the woods, and forest paths will take you from the picturesque village of Beulotte-Saint-Laurent to the Plateau des Grilloux, passing through the hamlet of La Grande Rocholle. You will walk through a hilly landscape of peat bogs and ponds. On the way back via the long circuit, you will discover the remains of the old Moulin du Hanneau mill and take the small road that runs alongside the Ruisseau du Beuletin stream to return to the village.
In the centre of the thousand ponds

Route slightly modified, description revised and corrected.
This is a lovely, easy route that allows you to admire around sixty ponds. Information boards help you discover and understand how these ponds were formed and are used. Much of the route is on small paved roads.
This route is partly based on signposts in the field, so be sure to follow the description carefully.
The 1,000 ponds plateau in Beulotte-Saint-Laurent

A short family hike with no significant elevation gain, allowing you to discover the typical landscapes of the 1000 ponds plateau.
The Grande Charme peat bog

A pleasant hike around the La Charme biological reserve. No significant elevation gain, easy to follow thanks to the Club Vosgien markings. Some beautiful views of the valley at the start and a magnificent finale crossing the peat bog.
Circuit des Noirs Étangs

Starting at the Étang Noir and its lookout point, the trail leads from pond to pond, skirting a peat bog and crossing a pond on a wooden bridge leading to a chalet, making for a shady and very easy walk. As a bonus, there are lovely views of the Vosges mountains and the Thillot valley.
Le Mettey, Le Bouchot and La Hazelle

Very beautiful panoramic views of the Moselotte valley with picturesque little balcony paths.
"White Fleur de Lys" brooch, Manufacture Royale - la Pipée - Les Baraques
Starting from the Royal Manufactory in Bains-les-Bains, hike along the towpath between the Canal de l'Est and the Rivière le Coney. Pipée footbridge, Bois de la Pipée and crossing of the hamlet of Les Baraques. Descend through the woods to lock no. 32.
Boucle - Royal Manufactory - Hautmougey
Loop starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains, through the forest, the fields on the Plateau de la Fosse le Loup and along the Canal de l'Est.
private hunting available in part of the forest on Thursdays and Sundays
"Brown Fleur de Lys" loop via Les Baraques and the Canal de l'Est
Starting from the car park at the Manufacture Royale in Bains-les-Bains, this walk will soon be marked with brown fleurs-de-lis signs. After passing through lock 32, you will climb gently through the woods towards the hamlet of Les Baraques, then join lock 31 and finish on the towpath between the river and the canal.
"Blue Lily" loop starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains
Hike starting from the Manufacture Royale in Bains-les-Bains, a magnificent 18th-century industrial site. Follow the blue fleurs-de-lis signs
Col des Croix

Hike on the border of the Vosges and Haute-Saône with magnificent panoramic views of the village of Château-Lambert, the upper Ognon valley, the upper Moselle valley and the plateau of a thousand ponds.
Viewpoint Trail in Basse-sur-le-Rupt

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.
Piquante Pierre trail, Col de la Croix des Moinats, Haut du Roc

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.
Cascade de la Pissoire and Haut du Tot

A lovely walk at altitude to the highest village in the Vosges department.
Roche des Ducs and Battion Waterfall at the start of the trail in Rochesson

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.
The Tendon waterfalls

A trail in the heart of the Vosges forest will take you to two magnificent waterfalls and across a few small streams. Of course, like all water trails, it is best to visit outside the dry seasons, otherwise it loses all its appeal. The trail is fairly well marked (red rings) and there are picnic tables along the way (especially in the first part).
Large and small waterfalls of Tendon in a loop

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.
Tholy Way Crosses Trail

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.
Roulier Loop

A hike starting from Le Roulier that offers two variations on the route.
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