Hiking in La Bresse and the Vosges
Short autumn walks in Ventron, Vagney and Saulxures
Ventron viewpoint, Chauproyes pond loop, Moyemont orientation table and Randoland treasure hunts: five short outings, with distances or times.
Hiking during the hunting season in the Vosges: 2026-2027 dates and good habits
Hunting in the Vosges: opening on 20 September 2026, closing on the evening of 28 February 2027. Legal hours, drives, bright clothing and dogs on leads for safe hiking.
Lac Vert and the Linge Battlefield: History and Hike
Lac Vert du Tanet and the Linge battlefield, between Munster and Orbey: access, opening hours, prices, and a route linking a mountain lake with a 1915 WWI site.
The Route de la Lande in La Bresse: Trail and Practical Info
Distance, elevation, chairlift prices and starting point for the Route de la Lande, an easy 3.4 km walk from the top of La Bresse-Hohneck.
Lac du Forlet, aka Lac des Truites: The Highest Lake in the Vosges
Lac du Forlet, also called lac des Truites, sits at 1,061 m in Soultzeren, the highest lake in the Vosges. Access from La Bresse, the official hike, and fishing rules.
Club Vosgien Mountain Refuges in the Hautes-Vosges
A practical guide to mountain refuges in the Hautes-Vosges: Schmargult, Etang du Devin, Neuweiher, Steinlebach, Balveurche, access, capacity, and booking.
Roche Mère Henry and Roche d'Anozel: Two Vosges Viewpoints
Roche Mère Henry near Senones and Roche d'Anozel in the Kemberg massif: two sandstone viewpoints in the Vosges, between panoramic views and First World War history.
The Défilé de Straiture, a Secret Gorge Near La Bresse
Défilé de Straiture, Ban-sur-Meurthe-Clefcy: the Petite Meurthe gorge, Straiture sheep farm, Lançoir sawmill and Sagard trail, access and official contacts.
Tour de Mérelle in Gérardmer: Access, Views and Hike
Access, parking, the official 5.4 km loop and the history of the Mérelle observatory in Gérardmer, for a proper hike up to this lake view.
Faymont and Cuisinier Waterfalls: Access and Walking Times
Cuisinier waterfall in Ventron and Faymont waterfall in Val-d'Ajol: access, parking and walking time confirmed on official tourism sheets.
Petit Ballon Alsace: Hike and Panorama from La Bresse
The Petit Ballon, a quieter alternative to the Grand Ballon: how to reach the Col du Petit Ballon, the official circuit, farm-inns and views over the Munster valley.
Charlemagne and Rudlin Waterfalls: Two Walks Near Gérardmer
Cascade Charlemagne near Retournemer and cascade du Rudlin at Le Valtin: access, distance and elevation gain for two marked walks near Gérardmer, easy and moderate.
Saut du Bouchot waterfall: access and walks near La Bresse
Saut du Bouchot near Sapois: a site protected on artistic grounds since 1925. Access information and precautions for a visit near La Bresse.
Wildenstein: Secret Lakes and Waterfalls in the Thur Valley
Near Wildenstein in the Haut-Rhin: the Heidenbad, Bockloch and Bubalafels waterfalls, Lac du Forlet and Lac d'Altenweiher. Access, distances and walking times.
Cascade de Mérelle: A Family Walk Near Gérardmer
Cascade de Mérelle near Gérardmer: exact height, parking at the H. Millan stadium, and the real difficulty level of the official walk to the observatory.
Lac Blanc and Lac Noir: Orbey's Glacial Lakes
Lac Blanc, Lac Noir and Lac Vert near Orbey: altitude, size, depth, car access and swimming rules to help you pick the family hike that fits best.
Lac de Gérardmer: Lake Walk, Beach and Activities
Practical guide to Lac de Gérardmer: the Union Nautique beach, pedal boat rental, walking or cycling around the lake, verified 2026 rates and hours.
Waterfalls around La Bresse: compare 6 nature walks
Compare six waterfalls around La Bresse: Tendon, Saut du Bouchot, Pissoire, Cuisinier, Morbieux and Battion, with access notes and safety advice.
La Roche du Diable: a rocky viewpoint above the Vologne valley
La Roche du Diable near Xonrupt-Longemer: how to get there, panorama over Retournemer and Longemer lakes, local legend and practical tips from La Bresse.
Sentier des Roches: 3 official routes and safety
Sentier des Roches from Col de la Schlucht: 3 official routes, distances, ascent, difficulty, winter closure and verified safety rules.
Col de la Schlucht 2026: parking, hikes and access
Parking, summit shuttle, official Hohneck hikes, Tétras 1139 and Sentier des Roches: plan a safe 2026 visit to Col de la Schlucht.
Car-free hikes from La Bresse: summer shuttles 2026
Five official walks reached by Esti'Van or Esti'Lac from La Bresse: stops, distances, walking times and waymarks for summer 2026.
8 walks with children in La Bresse: official routes
Eight verified family walks in La Bresse: lake circuits, pushchair routes and a forest game, with distances, terrain and 2026 access details.
Hiking in La Bresse in May and June: the best walks
Spring hiking around La Bresse: marked routes, lake walks and safety advice to adapt to the weather and any remaining snow.
Hiking the Hohneck in 2026: 5 official routes compared
Hike the Hohneck on five official options from Col de la Schlucht, Route des Crêtes and Kastelberg, with distances, times and precautions.
Tête des Cuveaux: the panoramic hike from Éloyes
Hike to the Tête des Cuveaux: panorama over the Moselle valley, Remiremont and the Hautes-Vosges. Route, access, duration.
Cascade de Tendon: Grande and Petite waterfalls, access and walk
Prepare a trip to the Tendon waterfalls: 30 m Grande Cascade, route to the Petite Cascade, official walking trails and practical seasonal advice.
Hiking the Grand Ventron: 360° panorama over the Vosges
Hike to the Grand Ventron (1,204 m): routes from Ventron or Cornimont, duration, elevation, panorama. Full guide to a confidential summit.
Lac de Blanchemer: La Bresse's secret lake
Lac de Blanchemer, a preserved jewel of the High Vosges: access, lake loop, peat bog, hiking. Practical guide for a successful visit.
Route des Crêtes Vosges: map, stops and drive (guide)
Drive the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges: 77 km route, map, key stops, passes, farm inns and tips. The 2026 shuttle season is over; 2027 dates are not published.
Lac des Corbeaux: 2026 access and lakeside walk
Lac des Corbeaux in La Bresse: glacial lake, 20 to 30 minute lakeside walk, path to the lake viewpoint, hikes, seasonal access and swimming ban.
Fishing in the Vosges: lakes, rivers, permits and spots
Fishing in the Vosges: species, lake and river spots, where to buy a permit, minimum sizes and quotas, plus the 2026 rules to check near La Bresse.
Lac de Longemer in Xonrupt: swimming, pedalos, camping
Lac de Longemer in Xonrupt: unsupervised swimming beaches, pedalos, watersports and lakeside camping. The calm alternative to Lac de Gérardmer.
GR5 in the Vosges: route, markings and La Bresse access
Understand the GR5 in the Vosges: combined GR53-GR5 traverse, red-rectangle markings, Hohneck section, La Bresse access and official planning.
Swimming in the Vosges lakes: 2026 recap, 2027 season to come
2026 season over in the Vosges lakes near La Bresse: supervised areas, permanent bans and 2027 dates not announced as of 6 October 2026.