The notebook of The Vosges and its lakes
Cross the reliefs without running.
Accessible massif, lakes, cretes, forests, villages and activities four seasons.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Forest · Lake · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
The Vosges and its lakes
Accessible massif, lakes, cretes, forests, villages and activities four seasons.
The discovery of Vosges and lakes revolves around Route des Cretes, Lacs and Forets. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, forests, shores and lakes and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: mountain weather. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Ridge road
- Lakes
- Forests
Before you choose
- Useful car
- Mountain Meteo
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Massif des Vosges
The Vosges massif alternates rounded balloons, fir forests, glacial lakes and wind-beating stubble. Around the Vosgian lakes, the relief remains accessible but never monotonous: panoramic ridges, peat bogs, inn farms and stony trails make up days that are very sensitive to the weather.
Lake
Lac de Gérardmer
The lake of Gérardmer sometimes shows itself tight against the slopes, sometimes wide when the shore opens in calm water. The promenade gains to alternate general view and stop over the vegetation areas, where the peak lights change quickly. It is a rhythm of discovery that works in the first person.
Lake
Lac de Longemer
Lake Longemer is read as a succession of natural mirrors: water, wood, relief and path that folds over itself. As you proceed carefully, you can notice the micro-changes of colour at each valley opening. A sunny morning offers a very soft light material.
Scenic route
Route des Crêtes
The Route des Crestes is not a simple line of passage: it is a ribbon of short views and ruptures where one sees the massif modeling behind the windshield. Descending high points to the relief swings makes the experience richer than a simple crossing. A flexible time makes the road legible.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
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The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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