Seven family days in La Bresse in summer? Here is a day-by-day programme, balanced between nature, sport, food and lazing about, for a holiday the kids will not forget. Itinerary designed for children aged 6 to 14, easy to tweak.
Day 1: arrival and Lac de Lispach
Settle into the chalet, shopping at the La Bresse market, then a first walk at Lac de Lispach in the late afternoon. Cosy dinner at the chalet.
Day 2: swimming and downtime
Head to the Saulxures water sports base or to the Vosges swimming lakes: Gérardmer, Longemer, Xonrupt. Lakeside picnic, paddleboard or pedal boat in the afternoon.
Day 3: adrenaline at the bike park
For kids confident on a bike, the La Bresse bike park 2026 offers green and blue runs ideal for getting started. Bike rental at the bottom, see La Bresse e-MTB rental. Alternative: La Bresse tree-top adventure for younger ones.
Day 4: legendary Hohneck hike
Early start, drive up via the Route des Crêtes (see Route des Crêtes). Family loop at the summit of the Hohneck, watching chamois and marmots. Lunch at a mountain inn on the way down. See Hohneck hike.
Day 5: foodie day
- Morning: visit a cheesemaker (farmhouse munster)
- Lunch: meal at a mountain inn
- Afternoon: bilberry picking if in season, see bilberry picking
- Evening: homemade bilberry tart at the chalet
Day 6: big park and wildlife
Choice between Vosges animal parks (wolves, bears, local fauna) and a discovery day around the Ballons des Vosges park. In the evening, sunset walk at Lac des Corbeaux.
Day 7: pick-your-own outing
Depending on what the kids want:
- Tendon waterfall (short option)
- Tête des Cuveaux (panorama)
- Hautes Vosges greenway by bike
- A visit to Gérardmer
Crepe or raclette evening to wrap up the week.
Indicative budget for a family of 4
- Chalet, 7 nights: 800 to 1,600 euros
- Food (including 3 mountain inn / restaurant meals): 350 to 500 euros
- Activities (bike park, tree-top, animal park, swimming): 200 to 350 euros
- Fuel and tolls: 150 to 300 euros
- Total: 1,500 to 2,750 euros
Also see our La Bresse weekend budget to fine-tune.
Good to know
- Changeable weather: keep one flexible day
- Sunscreen essential, even at altitude
- For babies and toddlers, see La Bresse with a baby
- Book the chalet 4 to 6 months ahead for July and August
- Check the La Bresse weather before you go
Plan your week
To nail a family week in La Bresse, choosing the chalet is key. Discover our chalets in La Bresse with family filters, garden and capacity.
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Frequently asked questions
Which week to choose in summer?
First half of July for the flora and fewer people, August for the maximum buzz, late August for bilberries and softer prices.
Do you need a car?
Recommended to enjoy the more remote sites (lakes, passes, mountain inns). Otherwise, local shuttles in high season.
What paid activities to budget for?
Bike park, tree-top adventure, bike rental, animal park, supervised swimming. Allow 30 to 50 euros per family activity.
What to do if it rains?
Bressaude sweet shop (visit), indoor amusement park, mountain inns, textile museum. See our adaptable winter-without-skiing guide.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes in most pet-friendly chalets and on the trails. On lead in protected areas.