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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Summits & passes
Photo: Pexels Col de la Schlucht
At 1,139 m, the Col de la Schlucht links the Munster valley to that of the Meurthe: one of the massif’s busiest passes and an ideal gateway to the ridges. The nearby Haut-Chitelet alpine garden showcases mountain flora from around the world.
Activities on site
Activities on site
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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Snowshoeing
Quietly through the snowy ridges and forests, away from the slopes — guided outings available.
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Cross-country skiing
Miles of nordic tracks on the high moorlands and around the passes.
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Dog sledding
Husky sled rides across the snowy plateaus.
Learn more → Demanding
Road cycling & passes
The legendary Route des Crêtes and the Vosges passes, a renowned cyclists’ playground.
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Nature yoga & meditation
Outdoor sessions on the moorlands or in the forest, to reconnect with the summits’ calm.
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Ridge hikes
The ridge trail (GR5) links the summits across the high moorlands, overlooking the Alsace plain.
Learn more → Demanding
GR5 & long-distance hiking
The GR5 crosses the whole massif north to south: a multi-day trek from refuge to farm-inn.
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Great War memory
The 1914-18 Vosges front: Hartmannswillerkopf (Vieil Armand), Le Linge, trenches and cemeteries — deeply moving memorial sites.
Learn more → Demanding
Climbing & bouldering
Sandstone and granite cliffs, forest boulders: the massif offers climbing for all levels.
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Geocaching & treasure hunts
A modern GPS treasure hunt to explore the forest and summits while having fun.
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Wildlife watching
Chamois on the ridges, deer, peregrine falcons and capercaillie: Vosges wildlife is watched with binoculars, quietly.
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