Lakes

Lake Pierre-Percée

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Vosges (88)

With its fjord-like inlets and wooded peninsulas, Lake Pierre-Percée is the largest body of water in the northern Vosges. Created by a dam, it has become a spot for sailing, kayaking and swimming in a very unspoilt setting.

Activities on site

Activities on site

Moderate

Canoe & kayak

Explore wild shores and coves by paddle, solo or as a pair.

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Moderate

Sailing & catamaran

Catch the ridge winds on a dinghy or catamaran; schools on site.

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Easy

Fishing

Trout and predator fish in lakes and rivers; day permits available.

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Moderate

Gravel & bikepacking

Forest tracks and mixed paths for long-haul adventure, bags strapped to the frame.

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Moderate

Medieval castles

The massif bristles with perched castle ruins (Salm, Bilstein…) reached by short hikes.

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Easy

Digital detox & micro-adventure

Discreet bivouac, screen-free stays, forest bathing: the Vosges lend themselves to switching off and reconnecting.

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