The most beautiful hikes in the Vosges

The two houses: hikes and excursions

Ideally located in Gérardmer in the heart of the Vosges, Les Deux Maisons offer you the possibility of undertaking activities on site or making excursions that will allow you to explore the Vosges. Amateur or experienced hikers, you will find what you need to explore the beautiful trails of the Vosges mountains.

1. Around Les Deux Maisons

From Les Deux Maisons, you will find many possibilities for walking in the mountains. For impromptu or carefully organized walks, we recommend Iphigenie, the mobile application that contains all the IGN maps of France.

Le Sentier des Roches

The Roches trail is one of the hiking trails that most symbolizes the Vosges. It offers breathtaking landscapes of green valleys. We recommend that you start from the Col de la Schlucht for this adventure that will make you discover a unique landscape, alternating rocky ridges and lush forests. Be careful, however, it is a very narrow path where you should be extra careful and be equipped with good shoes.

For more information on the Sentier des Roches, click here .

3. La Piquante Pierre

This absolutely delightful hike will allow you to discover a place less known than others but so enchanting! Located in the heights of Basse-sur-le-Rupt in the Vosges, this escapade will take you through subtle and varied landscapes: you will see a torrent, a dense and generous forest, fascinating peaks and stunning panoramas.

Leave the car at the Col du Haut de Fouchure in Gerbamont and follow the signs for ""La Piquante Pierre"".

4. Lake Gérardmer

Gérardmer owes its nickname of "the pearl of the Vosges" to Victor Hugo's brother, Abel. And the fabulous lake found there surely has something to do with it. With family, friends or lovers, it is one of the essential places for a very pleasant walk on the path that winds all around. And it is also the perfect place for a picnic!

For a hike around Lake Gérardmer, click here .

5. Tendon waterfalls

Ideal for a family outing, these picturesque waterfalls will allow you to enjoy a bit of freshness in the Vosges forest during the summer months. And to combine business with pleasure, follow the route suggested here for a signposted route that will take you to the Auberge de Liézey. An emblematic place in the Gérardmer area, it is a wonderful typical inn that offers local cuisine. Located in an enchanting place, we warmly recommend it.

6. Le Haut du Tôt

Perched at an altitude of 827 metres in the Vosges mountains, Haut du Tôt is the highest parish in the department. It is also a very beautiful place for hikes in green and flowery meadows. You will also cross dense forests and can admire the famous Cascade de la Pissoire.

For more information on Haut du Tôt, click here .

7. Le Saut du Bouchot

Less than 15 minutes away from Les Deux Maisons, you will find Le Saut du Bouchot waterfall. Nestled in a natural setting, it is a paradise for those who want to cool off in a magical place in summer. It is where the Bouchot plunges into a 28-meter waterfall in a cirque of great beauty.

8. The Hohneck

Let's not forget the Hohneck, the third highest peak in the Vosges. It is a magnificent place where you can observe the Vosges wildlife and marvel at breathtaking panoramas. You will find routes that are suitable for all levels.

For more information on the Hohneck, click here .

This list is not exhaustive and the Vosges, as you can see, offer countless possibilities for activities in harmony with nature. Countryside, mountains, forests, waterfalls and lakes, the region has many treasures to offer.

So pack your bags and set off to explore the Vosges!

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We will be delighted to welcome you to Les Deux Maisons in Gérardmer for your vacation!