Moderate
Ridge hikes
The ridge trail (GR5) links the summits across the high moorlands, overlooking the Alsace plain.
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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 The highest point of the Vosges (1,424 m), with a 360° view over the Alsace plain and the Alps. Discover → Lakes Lake Gérardmer The largest natural lake in the Vosges and its flagship resort: paddle, sailing, pedalos and beach. Discover → Summits & passes The Hohneck The massif’s third summit (1,363 m), at the heart of the high moorlands and ridge trails. Discover → Resorts La Bresse-Hohneck The largest ski resort in the massif: alpine and nordic domains, with year-round activities. Discover → Lakes Lac Blanc High-altitude lake on the Alsace side, beneath cliffs; renowned four-season resort and bike park. Discover → Summits & passes Route des Crêtes A legendary panoramic route linking the summits, farm-inns and passes of the massif. Discover → Heritage Hartmannswillerkopf (Vieil Armand) A national WWI monument, battlefield and necropolis overlooking the plain. Discover → Heritage Kaysersberg 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
Easy
Stand-up paddle
Glide standing across the calm waters of the glacial lakes at dawn.
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Alpine skiing
Runs for all levels at La Bresse, Markstein or Lac Blanc, facing the massif.
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Paragliding
Take off tandem above the lakes and ridges: the great aerial thrill, with local schools.
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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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Mountain farm-inns
On the high moorlands, farm-inns serve the marcaire meal: tourte, munster, roïgabrageldi and bilberries.
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Deer rut
In September-October at dusk, the deer’s roar echoes through the forests — guided dawn and dusk outings.
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Hot-air balloon
At dawn, drift silently over the lakes, forests and ridges: an unforgettable panorama from the basket.
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The activities map
Every activity in the massif on one map. Filter by category and click a point.