Guided hiking tour of the Vosges Mountains
In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationGrand Est / Vosges
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AgeFrom 12 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions64.52 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Embark on a 5-day hiking tour in the heart of the Vosges Mountains , discovering an authentic and contrasting range. From Remiremont train station to Munster , your mountain guide will lead you along a loop route, between open ridges , deep forests , high-altitude lakes and open pastures .
Each stage reveals a new facet of the Vosges soul , from iconic peaks and typical villages to spectacular views over the Alsace plain . This circuit, designed for nature and hiking enthusiasts , immerses you in an atmosphere of sensory discovery , a blend of contemplation, exertion, and disconnection.
Accessible and comprehensive, this itinerary offers a true journey at the pace of the mountains , between Vosges and Haut-Rhin , to be experienced in all simplicity.
The highlights
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You are accompanied by a local guide, a specialist in the mountain range.
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The trip departs from Remiremont train station, just 2 hours and 40 minutes by TGV from Paris.
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Organized and produced by a family agency in the Vosges region
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Trekking
- Average duration/day: 7h
- Average distance/day: 19 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 596 m
- Average daily descent: 608 m
Management
French
English
Aged 30 and a former engineer, he decided to change careers to train as a mountain guide and return to his native Vosges.
A lover of his mountain range, he will show you all the wonders his region has to offer. He will make you love these mountains as much as he loves them.
He is also co-manager of the local travel agency Only Vosges.
Program
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Arrived in Remiremont
- Transportation Car - 00h05 - 5km
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival at Remiremont train station, pick-up by the agency. Overnight stay with breakfast.
Day 1 -
Stage 1: Sapois - La Bresse
- Transportation Car - 20h - 15km
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h50
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 670 m
- Negative elevation 470 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After a refreshing detour past the Bouchot waterfall, the trail passes by a significant site of the Vosges resistance, the Piquante Pierre, before descending to the village of La Bresse. The route follows a path along a balcony trail with magnificent views over the valley.
Day 2 -
Stage 2: La Bresse - Gérardmer
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h45
- Distance 19 km
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The trail climbs towards the Grosse Pierre pass and overlooks the Chajoux valley. After the viewpoint at Tête de Grouvelin, descend towards the Saut de la Bourrique waterfall. You walk along a picturesque little valley with a flowing stream: a refreshing passage before reaching Lake Gérardmer.
Day 3 -
Stage 3: Gérardmer - Col de la Schlucht
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 7h30
- Distance 19 km
- Positive elevation gain 730 m
- Negative elevation 180 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After passing through Xonrupt, the route follows the Longemer and Retournemer lakes before climbing the Chemin des Dames, which leads to the Col de La Schlucht and then to the Hohneck (1363m). The highest peak in the Vosges department and the Lorraine region, its summit, on which a hotel and restaurant are built, is an emblem of the Vosges massif. You then follow the Vosges ridge, overlooking the Frankental glacial cirque in a truly Alpine setting.
Day 4 -
Stage 4: Col de La Schlucht – Orbey
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h50
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 540 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From your accommodation, the route crosses the Col de La Schlucht, a place steeped in history and an important passage between Lorraine and Alsace. Head towards the Col du Calvaire via the summit of Tanet and the Gazon du Faing peat bog. You can enjoy incredible panoramic views of Lac des Truites and Lac Blanc from the ridge. Then, make your way towards Tête des Faux, a World War I memorial site.
Day 5 -
Stage 5: Orbey - Munster
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 7h20
- Distance 20 km
- Positive elevation gain 540 m
- Negative elevation 1090 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
The trail descends towards the village of Orbey before climbing towards the Pierre Tremblante, with its unique geology. You then cross a magnificent pine forest before passing near the Linge Memorial, a listed historical site from the First World War. A long and beautiful panoramic descent leads to Munster, your final destination.
Day 6
Note
The program may be subject to slight changes depending on accommodation availability. Your mountain guide reserves the right to adapt the itinerary according to terrain conditions, weather, and the physical condition of the participants.
Accommodation
Access
Your mountain guide will take you to Munster train station.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Full board accommodation (from day 2 to day 6)
- Accommodation in a room with breakfast on day 1
- Supervision by a State-Certified Mountain Guide
- Transportation from the train station to the accommodation on day 1 if necessary, and transportation to the start of the trek.
- Luggage transport between each accommodation
The price does not include
- Drinks and personal expenses
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
