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10 wonderful hikes in the Southern Vosges
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10 wonderful hikes in the Southern Vosges
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Hiking Collection by Destination 70
10 Tours
28:31h
103km
1,860m
If hiking through beautifully preserved and varied landscapes is your cup of tea, then you're in the right place. In this Collection, you’ll find ten adventures in the Southern Vosges, chosen for their natural splendour. On the routes, you’ll discover the myriad faces of this wild region. With its hilly but accessible gradients, the area offers many possibilities for hikers of all experience and fitness levels. From the Plateau des Mille Étangs (Plateau of a Thousand Lakes), where forests, moors and glistening waters meet, to the Planche des Belles Filles, a famous stage of the Tour de France, each route promises an enriching experience in nature’s embrace. The region is dotted with historic and cultural gems, and you’ll be able to explore its rich religious and gastronomic heritage along the way. This is the land of Kirsch brandy, Griottines® and blueberry pie. The Southern Vosges are easily accessible by road and rail from major French cities. To reach the start point of the hikes in this Collection, head to Lure, Luxeuil-les-Bains or Héricourt. A variety of accommodation options await, from hotels and B&Bs to campsites and gîtes. Each option ensures a well-deserved rest after a day of adventure. The Collection offers a mere glimpse of the 19 routes and 150 kilometres (93 mi) of marked paths listed in the Hiking Guide to the Southern Vosges, the second edition of which has just been released. Lace up your hiking shoes – your journey in the Southern Vosges starts here!
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsLe Roséria
02:49
9.98km
3.5km/h
220m
220m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Crosses, calvaries, hamlets and old farms... Here is what awaits you on this approximately ten kilometer hike. Allow three hours to complete this circuit.
The positive altitude difference of the course is not enormous (around 250 meters), but you move between 600 and 800 meters of altitude. You will therefore…
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03:25
11.0km
3.2km/h
420m
420m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This hike from Miellin immerses you in coniferous forests. You will be guided by streams to the main protagonist of the circuit, the Saint-Blaise chapel. Allow around three hours to complete this eleven kilometer hike for more than 400 meters of elevation gain.
You leave from the car park located in front…
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsRanch Loop
03:58
14.4km
3.6km/h
230m
230m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This hike leads to the pretty village of Vyans-le-Val. To complete this picturesque circuit of almost 15 kilometers, allow around four hours.
You leave from the Héricourt town hall car park, one of the main towns in the region. Before getting to the heart of the matter, we suggest you take a short detour…
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsTwo Chapels Loop
02:28
8.77km
3.5km/h
190m
190m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
No room for secrets: during this hike of almost nine kilometers, you will discover not one, but two chapels! But the circuit hides many more stories.
You are following in the footsteps of Saint-Colomban, a monk from Ireland. Founder of the abbey of Luxeuil-les-Bains, he left a much richer legacy that…
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsMonts Durands to Pierres-de-Roûge
03:19
12.0km
3.6km/h
210m
210m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This hike of more than twelve kilometers explores the land of cherry trees. It is in spring that this region reveals its most beautiful face. But the landscapes will charm you all year round.
Departing from Fougerolles-Saint-Valbert, you embark on a journey between orchards, streams and calvaries. Between…
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsBéviau Loop
03:13
11.6km
3.6km/h
240m
240m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Departing from Saint-Bresson, this hike invites you to explore wild and preserved landscapes. On the program, you will pass through several hamlets, typical farms, as well as religious and historical buildings.
The first part of the route is uphill. Although long, this section is marked by a gentle slope…
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsl'Onde Trail
02:59
11.5km
3.8km/h
80m
80m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This circuit allows you to explore the surroundings of Lure, one of the main towns in the department. Departure is from the car park which is located right next to the Ognon bridge.
You quickly set off on the Onde trail, which lives up to its name very well. Indeed, you begin to walk along the Ognon…
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsLa Redoute
01:40
6.14km
3.7km/h
90m
90m
Easy
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This is a completely accessible and pleasant nature trail. Allow a little less than two hours to complete it. That said, don't look at your watch too much, because this route is dotted with numerous works of art: sculptures, photos, musical creations and street art.
Departing from the Plancher-Bas town…
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsGrand Rosbeck
02:10
7.93km
3.7km/h
120m
120m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This route invites you to the Plateau des 1000 Étangs which lives up to its name very well. With less than eight kilometers, this hike is suitable for the whole family.
Along the way, you will come across many ponds, but the main protagonist, as the name of the walk suggests, is the Grand Rosbeck. Put…
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- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsWater and Stone
02:30
9.59km
3.8km/h
70m
70m
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This route of almost ten kilometers reveals one of the natural gems of the Southern Vosges: the Tourbière de la Grande Pile Regional Nature Reserve. If flora and fauna interest you, you will be delighted!
Departure is from the Saint-Germain town hall car park. A secondary road and a forest track take…
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Tours
10
Distance
103km
Duration
28:31h
Elevation
1,860m
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