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Lac de Madine

Countryside getaways
and outdoor activities

In need of a break far away from the bustle of everyday life? Then shoulder your backpack and make your getaway into the heart of the countryside, unwind during an extreme sports session, share quality time with your family in an amusement park, or set off in discovery of our fauna and get right up close to the animals.

The unmissables

    Forêt Vosges du Nord

    Fill up on unspoilt nature

    3,200 km of “Grande Randonnée” hiking trails, 6 Regional Nature Parks, 5 trail-running stations and 3 forests with the “Forêts d’Exception” label: an amazing track record that makes the Grand Est a nature destination par excellence! From the Alsatian Grand Ried’s lush forests to Champagne’s and Ardennes’ green hillsides, you can breathe in the air here and leave routine behind you.

    Colline

    Excursions and hikes in the fresh air

      Circourt-sur-Mouzon

      Explore the Grand Est by bike

      Nature can also be discovered by bike, along the 2,500 km of Véloroutes et Voies Vertes or on one of the 4 EuroVelo® itineraries in the Grand Est. Among the legendary itineraries, the Meuse à vélo will take you from the vast limestone plateaus of Champagne to the mysterious forests and schistose massif of the Ardennes, via the foothills of the Vosges massif. Landscapes to be explored along the 12 stages of the route, which promise beautiful views of the meandering Meuse.

      As for the Raid Bulles itinerary, it takes you on a gravel adventure in the Aube region, combining the advantages of road biking and mountain biking, exploring varied landscapes, a rich heritage and renowned vineyards, offering a deep immersion in the heart of Champagne over several days.

      Are you new to cycling? Pedal along La Voie Bleue, which crosses Lorraine from north to south. Escape along vineyards, meadows, hillsides or wetlands and discover the diversity of Lorraine's landscapes!

      Cycling activities

        Rand eau dans la Meuse
        Au fil des plumes domaine de Lindres

        Take to the water

        If you feel like boarding a sailboat, going for a paddle between siestas or enjoying a spot of birdwatching, head for the region’s most beautiful lakes. From Europe’s largest artificial lake to more intimate wild water bodies, by way of Lake Madine’s unmissable sandy beach, take to the waters in over a hundred bathing spots and 60,000 km of waterways.

        Waterside activities

          Walygator Parc

          Reconnect with your inner child

          If you’d like to try your hand at accrobranching, hurtle down a rollercoaster or visit a responsible wildlife park, there are some thirty amusement parks in the heart of the countryside waiting to welcome you whatever the season. Unforgettable outings for young and old alike, combining excitement, adventure and wonderment!

          I’m treating myself to a fun day

          Leisure activities to enjoy as a family

            Hohneck route des crêtes
            Grande cascade de Tendon

            Storming our mountains, summer and winter alike

            The Massif des Vosges is a true paradise for lovers of the great outdoors. For a memorable sporting weekend in the heart of winter, head for the Vosges resorts! Try your hand at Nordic or downhill skiing in the powder snow of Gérardmer, toboggan down the slopes of Lac Blanc, and try your hand at snowshoeing in the rolling countryside of Champ du Feu or in the resorts of La Bresse Hautes-Vosges. In summer, our mountains offer countless hiking itineraries and breathtaking views, such as the Traversée du Massif des Vosges.

             

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