Lakes & water
Photo: Pexels Lake swimming
Supervised beaches and cool waters: the flagship Vosges summer swim.
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Swimming is the flagship summer activity in the Vosges. Gérardmer and Longemer have supervised beaches in July-August, with cool glacial water much appreciated in the heat. Several managed lakes round out the family offer.
Tips & good to know
Tips & good to know
- Lifeguards mainly in July-August.
- Cool water: enter gradually.
- Stick to authorised zones (some lakes are off-limits).