Around Gérardmer, the Vosges line up glacial lakes, waterfalls and rounded summits from which the view stretches as far as the Alps. A nature weekend, hiking in summer or snowshoeing in winter.
The map shows the numbered stops in visiting order, with one colour per day. The line follows the roads where available; otherwise it joins the stops as the crow flies. Distances and times are approximate (by car, without traffic).
Lake Gérardmer, the Saut des Cuves on the Vologne, then the lakes of Longemer and Retournemer and the Charlemagne waterfall.
The largest natural lake in the Vosges, Lac de Gérardmer occupies the heart of the resort that bears its name. Swimming, sailing and walks around its shores make it one of the most frequented destinations of the Vosges massif.
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A little path has been laid out along the Vologne, which makes several falls, the largest of which is called the Saut des Cuves.
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Lac de Retournemer is a small lake of glacial origin, at an altitude of 776 m; it is the highest of the three lakes of the Vologne basin, and also the smallest with an area of a little over 5 ha.
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The Charlemagne waterfall is easy to reach: after Xonrupt-Longemer near Gérardmer, take the direction of Lac de Retournemer on the D67. The waterfall is at the bridge on the tarmac road.
View full page →The Route des Crêtes up to the Hohneck, then the lakes of Blanchemer and Les Corbeaux, near La Bresse.
The Hohneck peaks at 1,363 metres in the commune of La Bresse and is one of the highest summits of the Vosges massif, often presented as the high point of the Vosges département.
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With the same surface area as Lac des Corbeaux, Lac de Blanchemer will bring you calm and tranquillity.
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This magnificent body of water set in an ancient glacial cirque surrounded by a fine fir forest will let you enjoy varied fishing.
View full page →From June to October for hiking and the Route des Crêtes, often closed in winter. Winter is for skiing and snowshoeing. In spring, the waterfalls are at their fullest.
A car is essential. Gérardmer is the best base. The Route des Crêtes is closed from about November to April.