Easy
Lake swimming
Supervised beaches and cool waters: the flagship Vosges summer swim.
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Choose a world: for each one, the best spots, trails and operators in the massif.
Seasonal highlights
Demanding
Lake diving
Dive into clear high-altitude waters, guided by local clubs.
Learn more → Demanding
Wakeboard & tubing
Towed thrills on the lake: wakeboard, water-ski and tubing.
Learn more → Easy
Daffodil bloom
In April the meadows fill with wild daffodils — Gérardmer’s famous Daffodil Festival.
Learn more → Easy
Wild blueberry picking
On the summer high moorlands, wild blueberries are picked with a comb — 5 L maximum.
Learn more → Moderate
Mushroom foraging
Porcini, chanterelles and black trumpets in mixed forests and damp valley bottoms. Family picking capped at 5 L in the Hautes-Vosges (forbidden in private woods).
Learn more → Moderate
Deer rut
In September-October at dusk, the deer’s roar echoes through the forests — guided dawn and dusk outings.
Learn more → Moderate
Snowshoeing
Quietly through the snowy ridges and forests, away from the slopes — guided outings available.
Learn more → Easy
Christmas markets
Chalets, mulled wine and crafts in the massif’s illuminated villages, on the Alsace border.
Learn more → Moderate
Alpine skiing
Runs for all levels at La Bresse, Markstein or Lac Blanc, facing the massif.
Learn more → Moderate
Cross-country skiing
Miles of nordic tracks on the high moorlands and around the passes.
Learn more → Demanding
Snowboard & snowpark
Kickers, big air and boardercross at the La Bresse-Hohneck snowpark.
Learn more → Easy
Sledging
Sledging runs and magic carpets for little ones, the family classic.
Learn more → Easy
Dog sledding
Husky sled rides across the snowy plateaus.
Learn more → Demanding
Ski touring
Skinning up off-piste, for self-reliant, experienced skiers.
Learn more → Easy
Ice skating
Family ice skating in Gérardmer, indoor or outdoor in winter.
Learn more → 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. Interactive map
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