The 2026 season is over. The free Esti’Lac shuttle linked the centre of La Bresse to Lac des Corbeaux from 11 July to 23 August 2026, and the Route du Lac des Corbeaux was closed to motor vehicles from 12.30pm to 5pm over the same period. As of 6 October 2026, the official sources consulted publish no dates for summer 2027.
What is known for 2027
As of 6 October 2026, neither the summer shuttles page of the Tourist Office, nor the page of the Hautes Vosges communauté de communes, nor the Vosges Télévision article gives a period, timetable or traffic rules for 2027: 2027 dates to be announced, not communicated as of 6 October 2026.
The 2026 arrangement was presented as an experiment. The town announced an evaluation at the end of the summer, to consider possible adjustments. No assessment appears on the sources consulted. For 2027, check the Tourist Office’s official page before you set out.
The 2026 season at a glance
- Shuttle: free, from 11 July to 23 August 2026
- Departure in La Bresse: near the La Clairie care home, 27 rue de la Clairie
- Access by car: possible before 12.30pm and from 5pm
- Road closed: 12.30pm to 5pm, except vehicles carrying people with reduced mobility
- Leaving with a car already parked: possible at any time, following the one-way system
- Swimming: not permitted; fishing takes place on the lake
This information comes from the official summer shuttles page and the official 2026 timetable leaflet. It describes the past season and does not apply to 2027.
Esti’Lac shuttle timetable in 2026
The line ran eight outward and eight return trips a day:
| Direction | 2026 times |
|---|---|
| La Bresse → Lac des Corbeaux | 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm |
| Lac des Corbeaux → La Bresse | 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm |
There was no departure at 1pm or 6pm, as these two stops were arrivals only. The shuttles’ position could be followed in real time with the Zenbus app.
Where the shuttle started in 2026
Because of roadworks on rue Paul-Claudel, departures did not use the usual stop. They were moved to the area around:
EHPAD La Clairie
27 rue de la Clairie, 88250 La Bresse
The stop was about 10 minutes’ walk from the Tourist Office and 5 minutes from the former “Abri des Voyageurs” stop. The 2027 departure point has not been announced.
Where to park near the departure point in 2026
The Tourist Office listed several free car parks nearby:
- Swimming pool complex and Tourist Office car park: over 80 spaces and charging points;
- Rond-Point des Champions car park: 10 spaces and charging points;
- car park behind the Sports Passion shop: 50 spaces;
- Rampe de l’Hôtel de Ville car park: over 20 spaces and charging points;
- spaces along the Quai des Iranes;
- rue des Proyes: over 20 spaces and charging points.
Road closed from 12.30pm to 5pm: how it worked in 2026
From 11 July to 23 August 2026, the Route du Lac des Corbeaux was closed to motor traffic between 12.30pm and 5pm. Before 12.30pm and after 5pm, access by car and parking at the lake remained possible in the usual direction of travel.
A vehicle already parked at the lake before 12.30pm could leave during the closure, following the one-way system.
People with reduced mobility
The shuttles were not accessible to people with reduced mobility. Vehicles carrying such a person therefore had an exception and could use the Route du Lac des Corbeaux, including between 12.30pm and 5pm.
Motorhomes and vehicles over 2 metres
During the 2026 summer period, motorhomes and vehicles over 2 m high could not park on the site between 8pm and 7am.
Route de la Vieille Montagne
The Route de la Vieille Montagne, between Lac des Corbeaux and the Col de la Vierge, was fully closed to motor vehicles during the 2026 summer period. The tourist office described it as a 100% cycling route.
Dogs, pushchairs and baby carriers in 2026
Dogs were accepted on the shuttle if kept on a lead and not taking a passenger’s seat. A muzzle was compulsory for category 1 and 2 dogs.
Pushchairs, baby carriers and bulky luggage were accepted in the shuttle’s luggage holds.
Swimming at Lac des Corbeaux
The lake remains a place for walks: the Tourist Office states that swimming and water activities are not permitted there. Fishing takes place on the lake. Read our guide to the swimming ban and nearby alternatives.
For the walk itself, see also our Lac des Corbeaux guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Lac des Corbeaux shuttle still running?
No. The Esti'Lac line ran from 11 July to 23 August 2026. As of 6 October 2026, the official sources consulted publish no dates for summer 2027.
Was the Esti'Lac shuttle free in 2026?
Yes. In 2026 the Esti'Lac line was free from 11 July to 23 August and linked the departure point near the La Clairie care home to Lac des Corbeaux. No fare information has been published for 2027.
What was the Esti'Lac shuttle timetable in 2026?
Departures towards the lake were at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. Return trips left the lake at 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm. The 2027 timetable has not been published.
Will the Lac des Corbeaux road be closed next summer?
Not announced yet. In 2026 the road was closed to motor vehicles from 12.30pm to 5pm between 11 July and 23 August, except for vehicles carrying people with reduced mobility. The town had said the arrangement would be evaluated at the end of the summer; no assessment or 2027 rules appear on the sources consulted on 6 October 2026.
Could a car parked before 12.30pm leave during the closure in 2026?
Yes. In 2026, vehicles parked before 12.30pm could leave the car park at any time, following the one-way system.
Was the Esti'Lac shuttle accessible to people with reduced mobility?
No, the 2026 summer shuttles were not accessible to people with reduced mobility. Vehicles carrying them were allowed on the Route du Lac des Corbeaux, even between 12.30pm and 5pm.
Can you swim in Lac des Corbeaux?
No, swimming and water sports are not permitted there. Fishing takes place on the lake.