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The Massif des Vosges is divided betweenAlsace and Lorraine. It is located in several départements: Meurthe et Moselle, Moselle, Vosges, Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin
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The Vosges is full of characterful towns and villages. Come and discover these charming Vosges towns and villages over a weekend with friends or loved ones!
Here are a few ideas of towns to visit and leisure sites to enjoy in the Vosges:
- Gérardmer
- La Bresse
- Champ du Feu
- Remiremont
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
- Épinal
- Vittel
- Contrexéville
- Kaysersberg, Riquewihr (villages on the Alsace wine route)
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It's well known that the Vosges and its imposing mountain range are a great place for downhill and cross-country skiing. So, with its twenty or so resorts, it's hardly surprising that the region has miles of slopes to hurtle down!
Here are the main ski resorts in the Vosges:
- La Bresse Hohneck
- Le Lac Blanc
- Gérardmer
- Le Champ du Feu
- La Bresse Brabant
- Ballon d'Alsace
- Le Markstein
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Your choice of accommodation is the key to any successful holiday!
For a romantic weekend in the Vosges, opt for a night in a hotel with a private spa and jacuzzi. It's the ideal way for you and your partner to relax and enjoy your stay. It's also the perfect opportunity to enjoy a breath of fresh air in the heart of the Vosges countryside.
Some hotels, located at the foot of the slopes or nearby, are renowned for their spas and wellness areas. If you're a more independent type of lover, there are a number of furnished rentals available, perfect for self-catering holidays. If you like sharing and getting to know people, there are a number of bed and breakfasts where you can enjoy a friendly, authentic stay!
Finally, if you like the unusual, don't hesitate to opt for a night in a tree house, with a private spa. Such an intimate setting is priceless!
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The Vosges has a wealth of traditional dishes, renowned and appreciated throughout France. The best specialities from the Vosges mountains can be enjoyed over a generous meal (and in good company) called a "repas marcaire". Vegetable soup, meat pie, smoked pork, tofailles (famous braised potatoes from the Vosges). You'll leave feeling full, expert word!
Here's a non-exhaustive list of Vosges specialities:
- Quiche Lorraine
- Munster Géromé cheese
- Lorraine pâté
- Tofailles
- Vosges salad
- Kneffes
- Blueberry tart
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Take a romantic weekend break in the Vosges and discover the region's lakes and mountains!
Here are a few ideas for romantic activities in the Vosges:
- Discover Lake Gérardmer
- Go mountain biking in the hills above La Bresse in summer
- Spend an unusual night together in a tree house
- Explore Épinal for a day of mountain biking
- A romantic lunch in a Michelin-starred hotel-restaurant
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The Vosges Massif is renowned for its many activities during the summer months.
Here are a few ideas for summer activities in the Vosges:
- Paddle on Lake Gérardmer
- Mountain biking in La Bresse
- Hike the Route des Crêtes and the Hohneck or the summit of the Donon
- Observe the great Tendon waterfall
- Discover the arts and crafts of the Baccarat, Saint Louis and Meisenthal crystal glassworks
- Lunch on the banks of Lac des Corbeaux
- Stroll around the Lispach peat bogs
- Explore the Alsace Wine Route and its vineyards
- Refresh yourself with a kayak trip or a swim in the Lakes Valley, particularly at Lac de Pierre-Percée
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With its mountains stretching as far as the eye can see, the Vosges massif offers visitors a breathtaking spectacle when the first snowflakes begin to fall. Snowshoeing, a spa and jacuzzi session, board games at the chalet or a 100% ski day? The choice is yours!
Here are the best things to do with your partner for a weekend in the Vosges:
- Spend a night in a chalet by the fire
- Ski in one of the Vosges resorts
- Enjoy a romantic lunch in a hotel restaurant
- A romantic spa day in the heart of the forest
- Spend the night in unusual accommodation
- Tobogganing down the slopes