Vosges Mountains · Lorraine & Alsace
All of the Vosges, in one portal
From the Hohneck ridges to glacial lakes, from La Bresse skiing to the thermal baths of Plombières: find the activity, place and stay that suit you — and book in a few clicks.
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What do you feel like doing?
Pick a mood: we have gathered the best spots, trails and operators in the massif for each one.
14+ Hiking Ridges, glacial lakes, the GR5 and family walks.
11+ Lakes & water Paddle, swim, sail and kayak on Gérardmer, Longemer, Lac Blanc.
9+ Cycling & MTB Bike parks, enduro, gravel and the legendary Route des Crêtes.
10+ Thrills Paragliding, via ferrata, giant ziplines and treetop courses.
12+ Winter & ski Alpine & nordic skiing, snowshoeing, rail sledging and dog sledding.
13+ Family & fun Treetop courses, outdoor escape games, barefoot trails and mini-golf.
7+ Wellness & spas Thermal baths in Plombières, Vittel, Contrexéville, spas and nature yoga.
8+ Heritage & culture Medieval castles, forts, mines, WWI memory and museums.
9+ Food & drink Mountain farm-inns, munster cheese, breweries, distilleries and markets.
8+ Unusual & nature Cabin nights, bubble lodges, hot-air balloon, deer rut and starry skies. Year-round
The Vosges, four seasons of adventure
The massif reinvents itself every season. Here is what to do, and when.
Spring Daffodils in bloom, waterfalls in full flow, wildlife and trail running. Daffodil bloom
Summer Lake swimming, bike parks, festivals and high-altitude concerts. Lake swimming
Autumn Deer rut, mushroom foraging and blazing autumn colours. Mushroom foraging
Winter Skiing, snowshoeing, Christmas markets and mountain evenings. Snowshoeing Must-sees
Places not to miss
Resorts, glacial lakes, legendary mountain passes and spa towns: our pick of the iconic spots.
Lakes Lake Gérardmer The largest natural lake in the Vosges and its flagship resort: paddle, sailing, pedalos and beach. Discover → Lakes Lac Blanc High-altitude lake on the Alsace side, beneath cliffs; renowned four-season resort and bike park. Discover → Resorts La Bresse-Hohneck The largest ski resort in the massif: alpine and nordic domains, with year-round activities. Discover → Summits & passes Grand Ballon The highest point of the Vosges (1,424 m), with a 360° view over the Alsace plain and the Alps. Discover → Summits & passes Route des Crêtes A legendary panoramic route linking the summits, farm-inns and passes of the massif. Discover → Spa towns Plombières-les-Bains A historic hot-spring spa town, favoured by emperors, with Belle Époque charm. Discover →
Interactive map
The activities map
Every activity in the massif on one map. Filter by category and click a point.
How to get there
Pick a destination and your starting point — we open the directions for you.