The Gorges de Crosery are located in Thiéfosse, in the Moselotte valley, between Vagney and Saulxures-sur-Moselotte. The river narrows between the rocks here before continuing its course toward the Saut du Bouchot, beneath a wooden footbridge set along the Voie Verte des Hautes Vosges. Before planning this walk, one point is worth reading first: access to the site is currently subject to a safety restriction, detailed below with its sources.
A narrow passage of the Moselotte
Along this stretch of the valley, the Moselotte rushes forcefully through a narrow passage, according to the description published by Vosges Tourisme on its page dedicated to the Saut du Bouchot and Gorges de Crosery area. The sight is best viewed from the footbridge spanning the river, a viewpoint designed to let you observe the gorges without going down to the water’s edge.
The town of Cornimont places this landmark precisely at kilometre 13 of the Voie Verte des Hautes Vosges, near Vagney: its page dedicated to this route states that “a footbridge over the Moselotte and a marked trail allow visitors to discover the Gorges de Crosery.” This is a useful marker for locating yourself on the route, whether arriving on foot or by bike.
Restricted access since April 2025: what to check before you go
This is the most important thing to know before planning this outing. According to the official page of the La Bresse Hautes Vosges tourist office and the regional Massif des Vosges portal, access to the river in the Gorges de Crosery area, as well as crossing the footbridge, has been strictly prohibited since 12 April 2025, for safety reasons, with no end date announced so far.
Both official sources use the same wording, which suggests the measure stems from a municipal order relayed by the area’s tourist offices. None of the pages consulted specifies the exact nature of the risk or a timeline for any works. As of the writing of this article, in July 2026, the restriction is still displayed on both pages. Before you go, contact the La Bresse Hautes Vosges tourist office or the Gérardmer Hautes Vosges tourist office to check the site’s actual status on the day of your trip: a restriction of this kind can change without every web page being updated at the same time.
Getting to the area on foot or by bike
For the walking route, Vosges Tourisme describes a botanical trail that starts from the church car park in Thiéfosse, heading toward Sapois and Gerbamont. Over this 1.8 km route, the walk follows the river as far as the Gorges de Crosery footbridge, then continues toward the Saut du Bouchot waterfall, in Sapois. Both sites can be discovered on the same outing, botanical trail included.
The other option is to take the Voie Verte des Hautes Vosges, a former railway line converted into a tarmac route for walking and cycling between Remiremont and Cornimont, along the Moselotte valley. The town of Cornimont places the Gorges de Crosery landmark at kilometre 13, not far from Vagney. It is a simple way to work this passage into a longer bike ride, without depending solely on the forest trail.
Either way, keep the current restriction on the footbridge in mind: the path to the viewpoint remains passable for now according to the information available, but the crossing itself is not.
Other nature sites to combine near La Bresse
The Thiéfosse area works well as a short outing, to fit into a longer stay in the Hautes Vosges. For a comparable nature walk, flat and suitable for families, the Lac de Lispach and its floating peat bog offer a marked educational trail a few kilometres from La Bresse. For another waterfall in the massif, the Cascade de Tendon has more developed access, with its two separate falls and dedicated address.
For a longer hike to combine with the Moselotte valley, the guide to the col de la Schlucht details trailheads toward the Hohneck massif, about twenty minutes’ drive from Thiéfosse.
Key points
The Gorges de Crosery, in Thiéfosse, are reached via a 1.8 km botanical trail from the church car park, or via the Voie Verte des Hautes Vosges at kilometre 13, near Vagney. The key point before you go concerns access: since 12 April 2025, the La Bresse Hautes Vosges tourist office and the Massif des Vosges portal have reported a ban on crossing the footbridge and accessing the Moselotte in this area, for safety reasons and with no lifting date announced. Check the site’s status with the tourist office before planning the outing.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you currently access the Gorges de Crosery?
No, not fully. According to the official page of the La Bresse Hautes Vosges tourist office and the Massif des Vosges portal, access to the Moselotte in the Gorges de Crosery area and crossing the footbridge have been strictly prohibited since 12 April 2025, for safety reasons, until further notice. This ban is still displayed on both sites as of the writing of this article, in July 2026. Contact the tourist office before you go to check the current status.
How do you reach the Gorges de Crosery on foot from Thiéfosse?
The Vosges tourist office describes a botanical trail that starts from the church car park in Thiéfosse, heading toward Sapois and Gerbamont. Over this 1.8 km route, a section follows the Moselotte as far as the footbridge overlooking the gorges, before continuing toward the Saut du Bouchot.
Can you reach the Gorges de Crosery by bike?
Yes, aside from the restriction on the footbridge itself. The town of Cornimont places the landmark at kilometre 13 of the Voie Verte des Hautes Vosges, near Vagney, on a tarmac section linking Remiremont to Cornimont along the Moselotte valley.