Saint-Amé walks

A half-day route offering stunning views over the Cleurie and Moselotte valleys.

Credit where credit is due: this permanent hike was mapped out by members of the Le Syndicat "Sports Loisirs" Association. This association is part of the French Federation of Popular Sports. The trail is marked with the logo of the International Federation of Popular Sports (an "i" and two "V"s). As the trail is extremely well marked, brave little walkers can easily serve as guides for their parents.

Tour of the Fossard Massif, passing through Saint-Mont, Sainte-Sabine and Saint-Arnould.

Discover the Roches de Mortevieille, a site of pink Vosges sandstone in the middle of a pine and fir forest.

Beautiful view from the summit of Chèvre-Roche over the Moselotte valley. Views of the Ballon d'Alsace and Servance.

A circular route, mostly along shaded forest paths, which will take you to two major points of interest: halfway along the route, the surprising site of the old Plaines quarry and its magnificent view over the Tholy Valley, and at the end of the route, Chèvre Roche and its sweeping panoramic view over Vagney and the Moselotte Valley.

A beautiful hike in the forest with no viewpoints except for the Roches de Thin. Worth doing in hot weather, as the scent of the pine trees makes it worthwhile.

From Vagney to La Piquante Pierre, a key site of the Resistance, and Les Roches Saint-Jacques with its pudding.

The Cascade de la Pissoire waterfall is one of the best known in the Vosges. It can be accessed from Haut du Tot. You can round off your visit by exploring the surrounding peaks, such as Moyemont and Chèvre Roche, both of which offer remarkable panoramic views of the region. The first part of the route is uphill to Chèvre Roche, passing by the Fontaine Baptistminicandré fountain. After Chèvre Roche, the route winds its way up to Moyemont, passing by the Giant Fir Tree, the Lambia Cross, the Pissoire Waterfall and the village of Haut du Tot. The final part of the hike takes you to the Balcons de la Hazelle and the Étang des Sangsues.

Very beautiful panoramic views of the Moselotte valley with picturesque little balcony paths.

A beautiful shaded walk in the Fossard Forest, which has no shortage of points of interest: the beautiful Chapelle du Vieux Saint-Amé, the magnificent Saint-Mont esplanade, the Pont des Fées and the Miraumont waterfall. At the summit of Saint-Mont, a vast grassy area is ideally suited for a picnic break and offers, as a bonus, a magnificent 360° panorama of the Moselle and Moselotte valleys.

A waterfall, religious sites and a beautiful view of the town of Remiremont. For changes to the route, see the reviews

This hike is suitable for children who are used to hiking. There is a magnificent view at the Balcon du Solem, so why not take a short break at the picnic table at the Solem chalet?

Hike through a very shady forest, passing by two small bucolic ponds and possibly a short descent to the Pont du Rondin.

In a little-known part of the Vosges mountains, you can take in views of the Bouchot valley over a relatively short distance, thanks to the three viewing points, two of which are fully secured. The paths are shaded and well maintained by the Club Vosgien.

A fairly long circular forest loop starting from Sapois, with elevation changes and several winding sections, ideal for a challenging hike with beautiful scenery. You’ll come across a wide variety of points of interest.

The path leaves the Moselle valley and heads towards the Canal des Vosges. This mainly wooded walk is enhanced by traditional Lorraine farmhouses.

An easy hike that can be enjoyed by families with children. Magnificent view of the Remiremont valley from Roche Tocquaine.

This is an easy loop around the pretty mountain village of Haut du Tôt, with a few botanical, geological and perhaps photographic surprises. The Neuve Roche loop offers sights that are well worth a stroll, and the modest Pissoire waterfall marks the end of the circuit!

A lovely walk at altitude towards the highest village in the Vosges department.

Walk under the fir trees, passing by the Chaudefontaine hot spring and the beautiful ponds overlooking Reherrey. This hike is ideal during hot weather.

This part of the Vosges is less well known than the area of the high peaks. However, a few peaks rise above 1,000 m, including the Haut du Roc and the Piquante Pierre. This walk offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area, stretching as far as the Ballon d’Alsace and the Ballon de Servance. Starting from the Saut du Bouchot, which offers a refreshing break, the climb is steady all the way to the Piquante Pierre. The section leading to the Haut du Roc involves a long descent before climbing again. Finally, for the rest of the route, it is simply a series of ascents and descents, although the path descends much more than it climbs.

The Gerbamont region offers several routes and remarkable sites. One of these is the Saut du Bouchot and its twin waterfalls. This circular route leads to the Roches Saint-Jacques at an altitude of 1,000 metres. The ascent takes place entirely within woodland. The descent offers better views thanks to a more open route.

There are numerous waterfalls on the slopes of the Vosges mountains. These include the Saut du Bouchot and the Saut de la Bourrique. These two waterfalls can be visited on a long walk, which is shown here. There are many advantages to this route, with unique views at Moyemont and Rocher des Ducs, but there is also cultural interest with a passage at Falaise de Lyris. A large part of the hike is through forest.

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

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.

A short, easy walk in the hills above Saint-Nabord (except for the climb at the start...). Ideal for getting back into shape after winter.

An easy and very pleasant walk, winding through the undergrowth, which will take you to La Roche des Cuveaux, an unusual place and natural gem with a magnificent panorama, but also other beautiful viewpoints along the route, including one from the Tête des Cuveaux viewpoint: a 9-metre-high wooden promontory with an orientation table at the top. As a bonus, there are impressive rocks along the way. A real treat in autumn.

A short hike full of surprises in a forest environment among sandstone rocks. A viewpoint equipped with a promontory offering a beautiful view of the Moselle valley.The circular route can be done in either direction, but the suggested direction allows you to better appreciate the elevation gain.There are markings (yellow diamonds) but they are not always easy to spot.

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.

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.

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.

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 lovely, long walk through a forest and a nature reserve. Ideal for those who appreciate the peace and quiet of the forest. Magnificent view from the orientation table.

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 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.

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.

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.

In its first section, this route alternates between forest trails and meadow paths, all dotted with pretty ponds.The second part, which is more ‘open’, offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding hills.The return to the hostel invites you to enjoy a well-deserved moment of relaxation overlooking the fishing ponds.

This short hike allows you to discover three ponds and the beautiful Vosges forest, not far from Val d'Ajol, in just a few kilometres. A very varied walk, even if it is short.

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).

This walk is suitable for the whole family; we did it with our children aged 6 and 12, who walk regularly. Throughout the route, you’ll come across a number of ponds near Girmont-Val-d’Ajol.About two-thirds of the way along, you’ll be treated to a lovely view of the Moselle valley.Enjoy your walk. Please note that the ponds are on private property; please respect these areas.

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.

A bucolic hike through the pretty village of Girmont-Val-d'Ajol. There are numerous ponds (often private) and paths, many of which are shaded. A few kilometres on quiet roads.

Beautiful panoramic views of Rupt-sur-Moselle. Orientation table on the Haut de Bélué with views of the Vosges ridges.

A beautiful walk through woods and countryside. You will discover a few ponds, magnificent panoramic views and a pretty waterfall.

A pleasant route combining woodland, numerous ponds, lovely views and heritage sites.There are three possible starting points for the same route.Around the ponds, there are numerous paths and tracks; follow the route description and map carefully.

A complete change of scenery guaranteed! Through fields and woods, discover the southern Vosges on this easy, rural-style walk. Admire the beautiful farms that line the route, enjoy the tranquillity of the woods and savour the charms of the little village of Girmont-Val-d’Ajol, isolated from the world but so charming!

A beautiful hike that climbs and descends, sometimes steeply, on the way to a beautiful viewpoint, and climbs gently but steadily on the way back. Beautiful forest crossings and magnificent panoramas are the reward.

An easy day’s ride with the option of a picnic stop at Géhard Waterfall, where a picnic area has been set up.

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

A trail offering numerous views of the surrounding peaks. A special mention goes to the viewpoint at Haut du Roc, which offers a panoramic view of the Moselotte Valley stretching as far as Remiremont, not to mention the Tables de Charlemagne.

A pleasant hike starting from the Col de Morbieux, with lovely views of the Grandrupt valley and the Moselle valley in Ferdrupt.

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