New Year's Eve in the Vosges
In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationGrand Est / Vosges
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AgeFrom 18 - 75 years
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CO₂-Emissions108.56 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
German
In a few words
Perched at an altitude of 950 meters , the Auberge de l'Étang du Devin offers an enchanting setting overlooking the magnificent panoramas of the Alsace plain and the Black Forest . To celebrate the end of the year , put on your snowshoes or hiking boots and explore, alongside passionate guides , the pristine, snow-covered landscapes of the Vosges Mountains . Two days of walks punctuated by the discovery of silent forests, magical clearings, and breathtaking viewpoints.
Back at the inn, conviviality reigns: a warm welcome, relaxing lounges , an optional sauna , and above all , generous regional cuisine prepared with quality local produce. On New Year's Eve, a festive dinner , accompanied by carefully selected wines, will enhance this winter stay.
Between nature , gastronomy and authentic atmosphere , this stay combines rejuvenation and conviviality to start the new year in the best conditions.
The highlights
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Beautiful guided hiking trails
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The Auberge's incomparable location with views over the plain
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The festive New Year's Eve party, hosted by Thierry and enhanced by Clarisse's cooking
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
Management
French
English
German
David has over 20 years of experience guiding in the mountains. A native of the region, he knows its history, landscapes, fauna, flora, etc., perfectly. He coordinates a team of guides to whom he imparts his professionalism: Charlotte, Guillaume, and Vincent are likely to assist him in accompanying you on these magnificent hikes.
Program
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Welcome and introduction
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrive at the hostel the day before your activities to settle into your room, pack your belongings, have a meal, and relax. Reception is open from 4:30 pm. Around 7:00 pm, we'll meet you to get acquainted and show you around the hostel and what to expect during your stay. Dinner will then be served.
In case of snow, we will meet you at the church parking lot in the village of Le Bonhomme at 4:00 PM and we will drive up to the inn in our vehicles.
If you are coming by train, we will pick you up at Colmar station at 5:30 pm, on the Rue du Tir side at the back of the station.
Day 1 -
The Brézouard
- Transportation Car - 00h20 - 10km
- Activity Snowshoes
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Meet at 8:45 am. If there's snow, we'll put on snowshoes before we leave, explain everything you need to know, and then we're off! We'll drive about 15 minutes to the Col des Bagenelles. From there, we'll hike to the summits of Petit Brézouard and Grand Brézouard, through clearings and forests. Both summits offer magnificent views of the surrounding valleys. We'll have a picnic lunch in a mountain hut. We'll return to the inn around 5 pm.
Day 2 -
The Ridges
- Transportation Car - 00h25 - 40km
- Activity Snowshoes
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We meet at 9:00 AM and set off, with or without snowshoes, for a 20-minute drive to the Col du Calvaire. From there, we ascend to the Hautes Chaumes, where a magnificent view awaits us. From the ridge, we overlook Lac Blanc, then Lac Noir, before returning via the Chaumes. We'll have a picnic lunch. We'll return around 5:00 PM to the comfort of the inn and its amenities.
Day 3 -
The Tête des Faux Massif
- Activity Snowshoes
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we'll depart from the inn towards Tête des Faux, a route rich in traces, remains, and history linked to the First World War. As every day, the hike will be on foot or snowshoes, depending on the winter weather. If we choose snowshoeing, we'll give you all the necessary instructions. At lunchtime, we have the option of eating in a mountain refuge if the weather is bad. We'll return to the inn around 4 pm, where you can relax and get ready for New Year's Eve!
Day 4 -
New Year's Day and relaxation
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A day of relaxation and rest. You can enjoy our sauna, take a short walk, visit the surrounding tourist villages... The program will be tailored to everyone's wishes and needs...
Day 5 -
Around the Tanet
- Transportation Car - 00h25 - 50km
- Activity Snowshoes
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A spectacular day of hiking awaits you on the heights of the Tanet ridge. You'll be able to admire magnificent views of the Hohneck and the Munster Valley. The land of the Marcaires, with its forests, cirques and lakes, its alpine and Nordic landscapes, offers a variety of unique scenery.
Day 6 -
Col du Bonhomme and Bagenelles
- Transportation Car - 00h10 - 15km
- Activity Snowshoes
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we have a fifteen-minute transfer to the Col du Bonhomme. We follow the ridge between the two passes through a mysterious forest that follows the old border between France and Germany.
Day 7 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
All good things must come to an end... so we parted ways after breakfast, our heads full of beautiful memories, our bodies invigorated, our minds rested, ready to begin the new year!
Day 8
Note
For organizational reasons, weather conditions or the fitness of participants, we may need to adapt the program to ensure your safety and the success of the stay.
Accommodation
The Auberge de l'Étang du Devin is located at an altitude of 950m, in a peaceful setting with views of the Alsace Plain and the Black Forest. You will be pleasantly surprised by the tranquility and serenity of this place.
We have several types of accommodation available, ranging from dormitories to private rooms with private bathrooms.
The basic rate is that of a shared room with shared bathroom facilities on the landing.
For people who register alone in a shared room, in the event that no other person shares the room with you, you will be asked for the single supplement at the end of your stay.
ATTENTION: ONLY ONE ROOM LEFT FOR A COUPLE, OR ONE ROOM TO SHARE FOR MEN. CONTACT US.
Access
The stay begins on Day 1 from 4:30pm.
End of stay at the hostel on Day 7, after breakfast.
Rooms must be vacated by 10am at the latest.
Those departing by train leave the premises with us around 9:10 am. Bus at 9:35 am, arrival at 10:40 am at Colmar station.
Go to the starting point
If you are coming by train:
We'll meet you behind the train station, on Rue du Tir, at 5:30 PM. Don't call before then, and don't worry if we're a few minutes late! We haven't forgotten you!
For the return journey, we will drop you off at the Bonhomme bus stop at 9:35 am. Arrival at Colmar train station at 10:40 am.
If you are coming by car:
In your GPS, enter the following address: "rue de la petite montagne à Le Bonhomme", then follow the signs for the inn (3km). WARNING: Most GPS systems will send you down impassable and prohibited roads; do not follow them, please follow our directions. The only access is through the village of Le Bonhomme!
From Saint Dié des Vosges: Go to the village of "Le Bonhomme". At the entrance to the village, take the first road on the right next to a large green house, just after the speed camera. Go uphill and then follow the signs for the inn (3 km).
From Colmar: continue towards Kaysersberg, then Lapoutroie (via bypass), then Le Bonhomme (village). 100m past the church, at the carpentry workshop, take the first hairpin bend on the left, next to a large green house. Go uphill and then follow the signs for the inn (3km).
In winter, in snowy or icy conditions, the inn is not accessible, so we will meet you behind the church in the village of Le Bonhomme at 4pm and we will make the ascent with our own equipped vehicles.
Uncovered and unsupervised parking is available near the hostel.
Price details
The price includes
- The stay includes full board, from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7.
- Accommodation in a shared bathroom for 2 or 3 people (base price), subject to change with optional extras
- Transfers during the stay
- Guided hikes
- Bed linen and towels (except in dormitories)
- the loan of the sticks
The price does not include
- Drinks
- The tourist tax
- Cancellation insurance
- Transfer from Colmar train station to the hostel and back (the return trip is by bus from the village, we will drop you off there)
- The sauna
- Massages
- The supplement for a room with shared or private bathroom facilities, the single supplement.
- WARNING: For people who register alone in a shared room, in the event that no other person shares the room with you, you will be asked for the single supplement at the end of your stay.
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before you leave, 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.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- We can lend walking poles and we lend snowshoes for the winter.
- Picnic boxes, cutlery, and napkins are available for loan.
Equipment to bring
- A backpack of at least 30 liters that can hold your picnic and personal belongings
- Water bottle, thermos, 1.5L minimum
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Personal pharmacy
- Camera, binoculars...
Clothing to bring
- All seasons: suitable, good quality hiking boots and hiking socks are essential.
- All seasons: suitable, good quality hiking boots and hiking socks are essential.
- Summer: light and breathable clothing is highly recommended; a waterproof windbreaker can be a good idea.
- Winter: Insulating clothing is necessary to enjoy the experience without being bothered by the cold. Please note that our region is prone to rain and snow. A good quality, windproof raincoat is highly recommended in winter.
- High-top or mid-top walking shoes
- Walking trousers
- Shorts or bermudas
- T-shirts
- Fleeces or warm sweaters
- Mountain jacket (waterproof and windproof)
- Hat against sunstroke
- Hiking socks
- Gloves and a hat (you never know)
- Comfortable outfit for the evening
- Swimsuit for the sauna
- Evening shoes
