Vosges (Gérardmer), France

Vosges Gérardmer

A lake town surrounded by the forested Vosges mountains.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Vosges

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the 6-kilometre path around the lake.
  2. AfternoonSwim or paddle on the lake, or hike to the Saut des Cuves waterfall.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Gérardmer with a view of the water.

Day 2

Drive the Route des Crêtes over the Vosges ridge to the Hohneck summit.

What to eat

Munster cheese and tarte aux myrtilles, blueberry tart.

Local tips

Make the most of Vosges

Beat the crowds

Summer and the ski season are busy. Spring and autumn are calm.

Best photo spot

The lake from the forest viewpoints above the town.

Getting there

Buses run from Épinal and Remiremont. Easiest by car.

Don't miss nearby

The Route des Crêtes over the Vosges ridge, and the Alsace wine villages on the other side.

Good to know

A path goes all the way around the lake, about 6.5 km. Try the local Munster cheese.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Vosges

Getting there

  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL)70 km away
  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)140 km away
  • Freiburg70 km away
  • Basel80 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Vosges: good to know

Is Vosges worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A lake town surrounded by the forested Vosges mountains.

How many days do you need in Vosges?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Vosges?

You can visit all year. Summer and the ski season are busy. Spring and autumn are calm.

How do you get to Vosges?

The nearest airport is Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL), about 70 km away. Buses run from Épinal and Remiremont. Easiest by car.

What is there to see near Vosges?

Nearby hidden places include Colmar (36 km), Freiburg (72 km) and Basel (78 km).

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