2026 events calendar for La Bresse and the High Vosges
Upcoming events that can shape a stay, with either a detailed practical guide or the official source when a separate article would add little value.
Upcoming events
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36th Impossible Hill Climb in La Bresse
18–19 July 2026 · Col de Grosse-Pierre, La BresseMotorcycle show on Saturday evening, followed by Sunday’s competition on the Col de Grosse-Pierre slope.
Open the official source →Saint John’s bonfire in Xonrupt-Longemer
18 July 2026 · Xonrupt-LongemerRefreshments, snacks and entertainment from 7 pm on Route de la Plage, opposite Domaine de Longemer.
Open the official source →Les Foulées Bressaudes 2026
18 July 2026 · La Bresse town centreYouth races, a popular run and the Course des As in central La Bresse. The official listing gives a 7:30 pm welcome.
Read the practical guide →Gérardmer Electro Aperitifs
20 July – 24 August 2026 · Quai du Locle, GérardmerDJ, drinks and light food every remaining Monday from 20 July to 24 August, 6–10 pm.
Read the practical guide →La Bresse Patronal Fair 2026
24 July – 2 August 2026 · Swimming-pool and leisure complex, La BresseRides, sweets and traditional entertainment by the swimming-pool and leisure complex. Check the opening programme before travelling.
Open the official source →Trace Vosgienne MTB and trail 2026
25–26 July 2026 · Lake Longemer, Xonrupt-LongemerMTB rides, children’s races and trail on Saturday; 30 km and 53 km MTB races on Sunday.
Open the official source →Longemer Running Races 2026
2 August 2026 · Route de la Plage, Xonrupt-Longemer6 km and 12 km lake races start together at 9:30 am after the handisport race; children’s events begin at 10:50 am.
Open the official source →Les Brocs du Lac 2026
9 August 2026 · Lake Longemer, Xonrupt-LongemerThe 15th lakeside flea market and craft fair near Lake Longemer. The detailed opening time still needs confirmation.
Open the official source →Solar eclipse on 12 August 2026
12 August 2026 · La Bresse and the High VosgesMaximum eclipse at 8:17 pm in La Bresse, with 90.8% of the Sun obscured. ISO 12312-2 viewers are essential.
Open the official source →Gérardmer fireworks on 14 August
14 August 2026 · Quai de Waremme, GérardmerScheduled for 10–10:30 pm by the lake during “Jonqui fête”, subject to weather and safety decisions.
Open the official source →Gérardmer Singing Week
15–22 August 2026 · Espace L.A.C., GérardmerA week-long choral course at Espace L.A.C. for beginners and experienced singers, with prior registration.
Read the practical guide →Xonrupt-Longemer Lumberjack Festival
15 August 2026 · Xonrupt-LongemerTraditional festival and old-trade demonstrations announced from 2 pm. The detailed programme still needs confirmation.
Open the official source →Gérardmer Triathlon 2026
5–6 September 2026 · Quai du Locle, GérardmerXL and SuperKids on Saturday; Discovery, youth races and Olympic Distance on Sunday. All formats currently have waiting lists.
Open the official source →Transhumance and Tourte Festival
13 September 2026 · MunsterHerd parade, market and entertainment in Munster on 13 September. Some packages require advance booking.
Open the official source →A concise, checked and updated calendar
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Fireworks, outdoor activities and times may change because of weather or a safety decision. The linked official source remains the reference on the day.
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When an event is useful but does not yet warrant a full article, we link straight to its official listing instead of publishing a thin page.
What happens to a page after the event?
Annual event URLs are kept as archives and updated on the same page once the next edition has official dates.
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