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Daffodil bloom
In April the meadows fill with wild daffodils — Gérardmer’s famous Daffodil Festival.
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Resorts
Photo: Pexels Gérardmer
Nicknamed the “pearl of the Vosges”, Gérardmer reinvented itself as a resort town in the 19th century around its great lake. Lively year-round, it hosts the International Fantasy Film Festival and remains the best base camp in the Hautes-Vosges.
Activities on site
Activities on site
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Christmas markets
Chalets, mulled wine and crafts in the massif’s illuminated villages, on the Alsace border.
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Ice skating
Family ice skating in Gérardmer, indoor or outdoor in winter.
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Electric MTB (e-bike)
Electric assist opens the ridges and passes to everyone, families and the less fit alike.
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Spa & balneotherapy
Warm pools, jets and water treatments to unwind after mountain effort.
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Sauna & hammam
Dry or wet heat, ideal after a day of skiing or hiking.
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Massages
Relaxing or sports massages offered by the massif’s spas and baths.
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Nordic hot tub
A hot open-air bath facing the snowy forest: the ultimate unusual wellness experience.
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Family walks
Lake loops and flat, short, shaded trails, perfect with young children.
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Nordic walking
With poles, on rolling trails: a gentle, complete sport, accessible all year.
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Museums
From textiles to the Image d’Épinal and local history, the Vosges museums tell a rich industrial and craft past.
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Villages & built heritage
At the foot of the massif on the Alsace side, half-timbered houses, pink Vosges sandstone and flowered villages form a unique built heritage.
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Paragliding
Take off tandem above the lakes and ridges: the great aerial thrill, with local schools.
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Treetop adventure
Treetop courses, ziplines and rope bridges: vertical forest adventure from a young age.
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Quad & karting
Quad rides on forest tracks and karting circuits for motor-thrill fans.
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Theme parks
Fraispertuis City and the area’s leisure parks delight families with rides and shows.
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Escape & outdoor games
Indoor puzzles or outdoor adventure trails (Explor’Games) to solve mysteries as a family.
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Mini-golf
The family-afternoon classic, often set up by the lakes.
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Barefoot trail
A sensory trail walked barefoot over bark, pebbles and mud: playful and soothing.
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Craft breweries
The Vosges craft-beer scene is thriving: tours and tastings of mountain beers, often organic.
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Distilleries
The Vosges are a land of eaux-de-vie: mirabelle, kirsch, raspberry and fir liqueurs await at the distilleries.
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Markets & local produce
Fir honey, bilberry jam, smoked charcuterie and cheeses: the markets brim with mountain produce.
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Unusual stays
Treetop cabins, transparent bubbles under the stars, refuges and caravans: sleep differently in the Vosges.
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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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