Demanding
Road cycling & passes
The legendary Route des Crêtes and the Vosges passes, a renowned cyclists’ playground.
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Summits & passes
Photo: Pexels Route des Crêtes
Built during the First World War to link the summits on the French side, the Route des Crêtes winds for nearly 80 km from the Col du Bonhomme to the Grand Ballon. It strings together panoramas, passes, farm-inns and high moorlands: the massif’s signature route.
Activities on site
Activities on site
Moderate
Gravel & bikepacking
Forest tracks and mixed paths for long-haul adventure, bags strapped to the frame.
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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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Geocaching & treasure hunts
A modern GPS treasure hunt to explore the forest and summits while having fun.
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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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