
Sporting hike at the Balcons des Lacs
From the top of the vertiginous summits of the Vosges, admire an exceptional panorama on the mountain forests and on the lakes, below. An aerial hike of about 12 km and 450 m of difference in altitude, will lead you to the most beautiful viewpoints of these picturesque landscapes.
The circuit starts with a very aerial part, from the Col du Calvaire. Nestled at an altitude of 1,144 m on the route des crêtes, it is one of the highest passes in the massif. It is located near the high memorial sites where the violent confrontations of the first war took place. Your guide will be able to add local legends to your hike to teach you more about the area.
The route then crosses the cornice, which overlooks Lac Blanc. Granite boulders are scattered along the trail, offering many views of the mountains and the lake. You will probably see chamois, emblems of the Vosges fauna, in the surroundings. Keep your eyes open, these small mountain mammals like to camouflage themselves. But Alexandre TROESCH, your expert guide of nature and territory, will surely help you to spot them.
The route then goes along the ski area of the Lac Blanc resort before continuing in the heart of the Tanet-Gazon du Faing nature reserve. It will allow you to discover the rich biodiversity of the high Vosges. Fauna, flora, stubble fields, peat bogs, you will see all the colors. On this last portion, the panorama widens. You will be able to enjoy a 360° view on the Vosges, especially on the valleys of Kaysersberg and Munster.
- Average duration 1 day
- Languages spoken French, German, Alsatian
- Difficulty Advanced
From 01.04.2023 to 01.12.2023
Price per person
privatization of the outing : 200€ up to 12 participants
possibility of meal in a nearby farm inn to be paid directly to the inn
- The organization of the hike
- Packed lunch
Departure at 9:30 am
The outing being conditioned by the number of participants, please contact Alexandre to schedule a date
- A rich and intense hike, dedicated to outdoor sports enthusiasts
- Circuit in height, offering many points of view of quality on the mountainous landscapes of the Vosges
- Possibility to meet an emblematic animal of the Vosges forest: the chamois
NATURE ET ESPRIT MONTAGNE - ACCOMPAGNATEUR EN MONTAGNE
Organization of walks and hikes of all levels: - The discovery of a natural mountain environment, - A theme fauna or flora, unusual places, preserved, ... - The exploration of mountain heritage - The sporting hike in search of peaks, kilometers and vertical drops.
And always, as a common thread, awareness of the protection of the environment. The outings are carried out, after reservation, either for half a day, or for a day, depending on the theme, observation of the fauna for example, the schedules will be closer to dawn or dusk.
Depending on the hike/walk, the organization of a rest stop (farm inn...), can be considered (after agreement).
