Bivouacs at the Tête du Coquin and the Haute Loge.
Three days around the Val de Senones with bivouacs
Three days of hiking and camping around the Val de Senones, passing by beautiful viewpoints. Campsites at the Tête du Coquin and the Haute Loge.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 33.33 mi -
Average duration: 3 days -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 5,928 ft -
Descent: - 5,945 ft -
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Highest point: 3,058 ft -
Lowest point: 1,247 ft
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Country:
France
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Area: Vosges mountains -
City:
La Broque (67130|67570) -
Start: N 48.455609° / E 7.148677° -
End: N 48.45649° / E 7.147665° -
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4.7 / 5
Based on 1 review
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
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Ease of following the route
4 / 5
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Route interest
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Saenerys
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the route.
Unfortunately, the springs – especially towards the end of summer – are becoming less and less reliable...
I went back there last year too, and the same thing happened – the ‘Boeuf’ spring had run dry.
We’d looked for the ‘Coquin’ spring, which was still flowing (note that it’s easily accessible via the main road, not the small path leading down).
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User 28146267
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A brilliant walk!
Mind you, the La Fontaine aux Bœufs fountain was dry when I passed by (as mentioned in the description),
but I was able to top up my water at the ‘Fontaine du Coquin’ (which was, however, only just running).
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