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Ski & snow in La Bresse and the Vosges

Group of children following a ski instructor on the beginner slope at La Bresse
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Kindergarten ski: children's garden at La Bresse, Gérardmer, Lac Blanc

Ski kindergarten at La Bresse, Gérardmer and Lac Blanc: starting age (from 3, from 4), Mini Piou, Piou, childcare, equipment and booking.

6 November 2026
La Bresse ski area under snow, skiers on the slope and forest below
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A Ski Week in La Bresse for 12: Budget, Passes and Rental

Organising a ski week for 12 in La Bresse: set the budget item by item, use the Tribu offer, buy the lift passes, rent equipment and choose the lessons.

3 November 2026
Snow-covered summits of the Hautes Vosges around La Bresse in winter
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Skiing 2026-2027 in the Vosges: announced opening dates

La Bresse Hohneck, Gérardmer and Bussang aim for 19 December 2026; Lispach, Markstein, Champ du Feu, Schlucht undated on 19 October; no alpine skiing at Lac Blanc.

29 October 2026
Snow-covered slopes on a summit of the Hautes Vosges, with skiers and a ski lift in the distance
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Gérardmer ski swap 2026: drop off and buy from 13 to 15 November

Drop-off on the 13th, sales on 14 and 15 November 2026 at Gérardmer's Espace LAC: times, drop-off fees, 11% commission, unsold items and announced openings.

27 October 2026
Snow-covered slopes in the Vosges in winter
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Gérardmer skiing 2026-2027: passes, season pre-sale, cross-country

Gérardmer plans to open on 19 December 2026: 37 euro pass in high season, 31 euros on weekdays, season pass at 320 euros pre-sale, Bas Rupts cross-country fee.

24 October 2026
Snow-covered ski slopes in the Hautes Vosges with skiers and a drag lift
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Lispach alpine skiing 2026-2027: passes, rental and week packs

Lispach 2026-2027 blue and red passes (19 to 22 euros for an adult day), ski rental from 10.50 euros, 6 and 7 day packs, rules and contacts for the ski area.

23 October 2026
Snow-covered cross-country tracks in the High Vosges
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Cross-country skiing without a pass: Ventron, Truches, Haut du Tôt

Cross-country tracks without a pass in Ventron (16 km) and at the Truches in Rochesson (3 to 15 km), Haut du Tôt circuits, then 2026-2027 prices at paid Lispach.

21 October 2026
Snow-covered ski area in the Hautes Vosges seen from above, with skiers on the slopes and a lift at the summit
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Ski season 2026-2027 at La Bresse Hohneck: opening and key dates

Opening announced for 19 December 2026, early booking until 19 November, dawn and night skiing: the dates to note when preparing your ski season.

7 October 2026
Group of children following a ski instructor on the beginner slope at La Bresse
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Ski Lessons in La Bresse: ESF, Moonshot, Private & Snowboard

Ski lessons in La Bresse: ESF (Mini Piou from age 3), Moonshot (from age 4), private and group lessons, snowboard, booking, and how Lac Blanc differs.

3 October 2026
Snow-covered slopes in the Hautes Vosges in winter
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Gérardmer Mauselaine Snow Report: Slopes and Lifts

Snow conditions at the Mauselaine ski area in Gérardmer: number of slopes, lifts, the Nordic sector, and official sources to check before you go.

12 September 2026
Snow-covered piste in the Hautes Vosges in winter
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Skiing at Markstein from La Bresse: Pistes, Passes and Coaster

Pistes, passes and the alpine coaster at Markstein: what the resort publishes on 6 October 2026, 2026-2027 prices not yet released, dated 2025-2026 benchmarks.

11 September 2026
Snow-covered slopes on the Vosges ridges in winter
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Snow in the Vosges: Comparing Ski Resorts Before Booking

Snow in the Vosges: altitude and 2026-2027 opening announced at La Bresse and Gérardmer for 19 December, Markstein not yet published, alpine skiing ended at Lac Blanc.

23 August 2026
Snow-covered ski piste in the mountains of the Vosges range
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Lac Blanc Resort: The End of Alpine Skiing, and What Stays Open

Lac Blanc is dropping alpine skiing from 2026-2027. What stays open at Orbey: cross-country trails, the bike park, the rail luge and the barefoot trail.

18 August 2026
Snow-covered trees in the Vosges near La Bresse
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Snow conditions in La Bresse 2026-2027: altitude, snowmaking, opening dates

Snow in La Bresse Hohneck: slopes from 900 to 1,350 m, 360 snow guns, season announced from 19 December 2026 to 21 March 2027, compared with the other Vosges resorts.

10 April 2026
Ski rental shop with racks of skis in La Bresse
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Ski rental in La Bresse: the 9 shops, prices and insider tips

Where to rent skis in La Bresse: the nine rental shops listed by the resort, from the snow front to the village centre, how prices are built and what to check first.

9 April 2026
Children learning to ski with an instructor in La Bresse
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Ski school and lessons in La Bresse: the beginner's guide

Ski schools, lessons and instructors in La Bresse: green runs, gear, prices and how to book. Everything for a first time on skis, family included.

8 April 2026
Skiers queuing at a chairlift at La Bresse Hohneck ski resort
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La Bresse ski pass price and Vosges resort comparison 2026-2027

La Bresse Hohneck ski pass: €41.50 for an adult day, plus the full Vosges comparison taken from the resorts' own sites, Gérardmer, Lispach, Bussang, Markstein.

7 April 2026
Floodlit ski trail at night in La Bresse
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Night skiing in La Bresse: trails, times, prices

Night skiing at La Bresse-Hohneck in 2026-2027: Fridays and Saturdays until 9:45pm, 8 lit trails, 4 open lifts and the prices published by the resort.

6 April 2026
Ski tourer ascending a pristine snow slope above La Bresse treeline
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Ski touring in the Vosges: 5 routes around La Bresse

Five ski touring routes around La Bresse, from the Hohneck to the Grand Ventron. Difficulty, duration, elevation and safety tips.

4 April 2026
Skiers on gentle family slopes at the Lispach domain near La Bresse
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Domaine de Lispach: the low-key ski area on La Bresse's doorstep

Lispach family ski area: pistes, prices, sledging, snowshoes. The guide to discover the other La Bresse resort.

3 April 2026
Slalom gates set on a steep groomed piste at La Bresse La Bresse
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La Bresse slalom stadium: pistes, prices and access

The La Bresse slalom stadium at La Bresse hosts races and training. Pistes, opening hours, prices, ski schools: the complete guide.

2 April 2026
Panorama of snow-covered Vosges ridges
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Skiing at La Bresse Hohneck 2026-2027: prices, lessons, rental, trails

La Bresse Hohneck 2026-2027: 29 trails, opening announced for 19 December 2026, lift passes, ski lessons, rental, night skiing and all our guides to prepare the season.

1 April 2026
Snowboarder launching off a kicker at La Bresse snowpark
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La Bresse snowpark: modules, levels, atmosphere

The La Bresse snowpark: modules for beginners and confirmed, big air, rail, boardercross. The freestyle spot of the Vosges.

19 March 2026