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Refuge du Haycot (Sainte Marie aux Mines) walks
Grand Brézouard
Visorando Member
8.82 mi
+2,238 ft
-2,211 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Bonhomme (Haut-Rhin)
A hike that circles the Grand Brézouard, one of the peaks over 1,200 m located furthest north in the Vosges massif. A fairly demanding route with the main ascent taking place right from the start. Varied terrain and landscapes (woodland, rocky ridge, high-altitude meadows).Please note: at (6) => The quiet zone, in force from 1 December to 1 July, is primarily aimed at preserving habitats favourable to the wildlife of old-growth forests. Furthermore, conditions of silence and tranquillity must be strictly maintained, particularly during the winter and breeding seasons. (INPN - ZNIEFF).
20/08/2024: Route modified to avoid the Grand Brézouard, which has been cleared of signposts to reinforce the quiet zone.
Échery, Le Petit Brézouard, Col des Bagenelles
14.05 mi
+3,648 ft
-3,652 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin)
Exploring the old mines of the village of Échery and its Clock Tower. Climb to the summit of the Grand Brézouard and enjoy its 360° panorama of the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines valley and the Vosges ridges.
Crossing the Southern Vosges from Kintzheim to Willer-sur-Thur
56.12 mi
+10,161 ft
-9,600 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Kintzheim (Bas-Rhin)
This route takes you across the Vosges in the Haut-Rhin, with moderate daily stages ranging from 15 to 20 km and an elevation gain generally between 800 and 900 m. These stages take between 6 and 7 hours, always ending near a mountain refuge, which must be booked in advance. The route follows paths marked by the Club Vosgien and passes through a wide variety of landscapes.
Schelmenkopf – Col des Bagenelles
10.60 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,289 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
A leisurely second stage, apart perhaps from the total distance. It takes place mainly in the shade on mostly flat paths. You’ll pass beneath the Petit Brézouard and give the Grand Brézouard a wide berth – as it is a wildlife sanctuary – before heading directly to Le Haïcot and then on to the Col des Bagenelles.
Walks near Refuge du Haycot (Sainte Marie aux Mines)
Col de Bagenelles – Schupferen
10.77 mi
+2,694 ft
-1,847 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Bonhomme (Haut-Rhin)
This third day follows the Sentier des Crêtes for the most part, passing through the burnt-out fields with beautiful panoramic views. A walk of moderate difficulty with several opportunities to stop and enjoy a blueberry tart
Ribeauvillé–Hunawihr via the vineyards
1.75 mi
+299 ft
-220 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
A lovely little walk that follows the edge of the woodland alongside the vineyards. Superb views of the surrounding villages.
Ribeauvillé - Le Bonhomme
Tourism professional
17.75 mi
+3,858 ft
-2,444 ft
11h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
Stage thirteen, from Ribeauvillé to Le Bonhomme, is very long and involves a significant climb. It marks the hiker’s entry into the Hautes-Vosges and its first major peaks: Hirzberg and Brézouard, via the Lapoutroie valley. With a mountain atmosphere and superb views in store.
Schupferen – Hahnenbrunnen
12.27 mi
+1,798 ft
-1,762 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Stosswihr (Haut-Rhin)
A stage of around twenty kilometres that begins in the shade of the forest, then runs alongside the Hirschsteine and Spitzenfels rocks, with a few sections secured by metal steps and fixed handrails, before continuing along the ridges after the Col de la Schlucht and passing beneath thethird-highest peak in the Vosges, the Hohneck.
Tuckheim – Ribeauvillé
13.70 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,716 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Turckheim (Haut-Rhin)
Viticulture is an integral part of the Alsatian landscape. There is even a route named after it. This route is the third stage of the vineyard trail and links Turckheim to Ribeauvillé. There are numerous vantage points, indeed they are almost everywhere outside the villages. The villages themselves are very traditional, with pretty half-timbered houses, and possess an undeniable charm. The region’s heritage is equally well represented.
Col de la Schlucht – Le Grand Ballon: the Sentier des Crêtes
16.57 mi
+3,238 ft
-2,556 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Valtin (Vosges)
A very beautiful hike, taking in some remarkable sights: the Martinswand rocks, the summit of the Hohneck, the summit of the Kastelberg and the Grand Ballon (with the ‘Boule’ at the summit).
Charlemagne car park - Schiessrothried Lake
5.84 mi
+728 ft
-1,683 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
day1: hike around Hohneck, snowfield route and descent to Schiessrothried Lake.
Kintzheim – Schelmenkopf
9.38 mi
+2,949 ft
-1,188 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Kintzheim (Bas-Rhin)
This first stage starts in Kintzheim, passes by Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, then crosses the pretty village of Thanenkirch before heading up alongside the ‘pagan wall’ with its beautiful rock formations to the Schelmenkopf mountain hut. It is not particularly difficult and is a good way to warm up for the rest of the journey.
From Lake Longemer to Lake Blanchemer
11.03 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
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.