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Our pick of the must-see places and must-do experiences in the Vosges.

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Iconic places

Summits & passes Grand Ballon Haut-Rhin (68) · 1424 m The highest point of the Vosges (1,424 m), with a 360° view over the Alsace plain and the Alps. Discover →
Lakes Lake Gérardmer Vosges (88) The largest natural lake in the Vosges and its flagship resort: paddle, sailing, pedalos and beach. Discover →
Summits & passes The Hohneck Vosges (88) · 1363 m The massif’s third summit (1,363 m), at the heart of the high moorlands and ridge trails. Discover →
Resorts La Bresse-Hohneck Vosges (88) · 1350 m The largest ski resort in the massif: alpine and nordic domains, with year-round activities. Discover →
Lakes Lac Blanc Haut-Rhin (68) · 1055 m High-altitude lake on the Alsace side, beneath cliffs; renowned four-season resort and bike park. Discover →
Summits & passes Route des Crêtes Haut-Rhin (68) A legendary panoramic route linking the summits, farm-inns and passes of the massif. Discover →
Heritage Hartmannswillerkopf (Vieil Armand) Haut-Rhin (68) A national WWI monument, battlefield and necropolis overlooking the plain. Discover →
Heritage Kaysersberg Haut-Rhin (68) An Alsatian village among France’s most beautiful, on the Wine Route at the foot of the massif. Discover →
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Signature experiences

Moderate

Ridge hikes

The ridge trail (GR5) links the summits across the high moorlands, overlooking the Alsace plain.

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Easy

Stand-up paddle

Glide standing across the calm waters of the glacial lakes at dawn.

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Moderate

Alpine skiing

Runs for all levels at La Bresse, Markstein or Lac Blanc, facing the massif.

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Moderate

Paragliding

Take off tandem above the lakes and ridges: the great aerial thrill, with local schools.

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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).

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Easy

Mountain farm-inns

On the high moorlands, farm-inns serve the marcaire meal: tourte, munster, roïgabrageldi and bilberries.

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Moderate

Deer rut

In September-October at dusk, the deer’s roar echoes through the forests — guided dawn and dusk outings.

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Moderate

Hot-air balloon

At dawn, drift silently over the lakes, forests and ridges: an unforgettable panorama from the basket.

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Interactive map

The activities map

Every activity in the massif on one map. Filter by category and click a point.