What to do this summer in the Vosges?
If you love nature and spectacular landscapes, the Vosges is an ideal destination for your summer vacation.
Enjoy the lakes, waterfalls, hiking, and Vosges gastronomy!
It's impossible to visit the Vosges without stopping at one of the famous mountain lakes.
40 minutes from the hotel
Nicknamed the "Pearl of the Vosges," Lake Gérardmer is the most famous lake in the Vosges. Located at an altitude of 660 meters, it is also the largest in the region.
It attracts visitors with its landscaped beaches, which are supervised in summer, and its water sports such as pedal boats and canoeing.
48 minutes from the hotel
Wilder, Longemer Lake in Xonrupt is ideal for a stroll along the waterfront. It is also listed as a remarkable site.
You can rent a boat to tour the lake and admire the view or go fishing.
57 minutes from the hotel
Corbeaux Lake in La Bresse is a little gem nestled in a glacial cirque and surrounded by a fir forest.
You can complete the tour in half an hour or pass by the rock of the lake to admire the breathtaking view.
26 minutes from the hotel
As for waterfalls, don't miss the most majestic, Tendon Waterfall, accessible to families. Located between Gérardmer and Épinal, this is the longest waterfall in the Vosges (32 m).
In summer, it offers a true haven of freshness in the forest.
The round trip takes approximately 2.5 hours.
52 minutes from the hotel
More secretive, the Charlemagne Waterfall in Xonrupt consists of several small waterfalls in succession along the Vologne River.
It is said that Charlemagne quenched his thirst there while crossing the Vosges on his way to Alsace.
Less than 1 hour from the hotel
In Bussang, the People's Theater is a unique venue that offers performances every summer in an exceptional setting.
Listed as a Historic Monument, this unusual wooden theater features a stage that opens directly onto the forest. You can attend classical and contemporary shows or take one of the guided tours organized every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
1 hour from the hotel
Not far away, thrill-seekers will enjoy the Via Ferrata at the Source of the Moselle, a combination of climbing and hiking.
Unique in the Vosges Mountains, this introductory course is completely secure.
It is accessible to everyone from 1.40 meters tall. The starting point is at the source pond, below the Bussang Pass.
46 minutes from the hotel
If you're traveling with your family, a visit to the Lama Mountain in La Bresse will delight young and old alike.
Children can pet and feed the 40 llamas and alpacas in the herd. On site, you can visit the shop, which sells wool and Peruvian crafts.
52 minutes from the hotel
For an authentic immersion experience, Vosges farms like La Chèvrerie du Brabant open their doors to discover the artisanal production of local cheeses.
Located in La Bresse, this family-run farm offers tours that include goat milking and a cheese tasting.
Summer in the Vosges can also be enjoyed on the plate. Characterful cheeses like Munster or Bargkass, tofailles, grated potatoes, kneffes (local gnocchi), not to mention the famous brimbelle (wild blueberry) tart, a true culinary icon of the region.
Located on the outskirts of Épinal, the Hôtel La Fayette **** welcomes you in an exceptional setting facing the golf course.
Make yourself comfortable in one of our 59 air-conditioned rooms before heading to the spa for a moment of relaxation.
The hotel also offers numerous services such as parking, charging stations, and a gourmet restaurant.
Enjoy the lakes, waterfalls, hiking, and Vosges gastronomy!
High-altitude lakes
It's impossible to visit the Vosges without stopping at one of the famous mountain lakes.
Lake Gérardmer
40 minutes from the hotelNicknamed the "Pearl of the Vosges," Lake Gérardmer is the most famous lake in the Vosges. Located at an altitude of 660 meters, it is also the largest in the region.
It attracts visitors with its landscaped beaches, which are supervised in summer, and its water sports such as pedal boats and canoeing.
Longemer Lake in Xonrupt
48 minutes from the hotelWilder, Longemer Lake in Xonrupt is ideal for a stroll along the waterfront. It is also listed as a remarkable site.
You can rent a boat to tour the lake and admire the view or go fishing.
Corbeaux Lake
57 minutes from the hotelCorbeaux Lake in La Bresse is a little gem nestled in a glacial cirque and surrounded by a fir forest.
You can complete the tour in half an hour or pass by the rock of the lake to admire the breathtaking view.
Waterfalls
Tendon Waterfall
26 minutes from the hotelAs for waterfalls, don't miss the most majestic, Tendon Waterfall, accessible to families. Located between Gérardmer and Épinal, this is the longest waterfall in the Vosges (32 m).
In summer, it offers a true haven of freshness in the forest.
The round trip takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Charlemagne Waterfall
52 minutes from the hotelMore secretive, the Charlemagne Waterfall in Xonrupt consists of several small waterfalls in succession along the Vologne River.
It is said that Charlemagne quenched his thirst there while crossing the Vosges on his way to Alsace.
Discover cultural and unusual activities
The People's Theater in Bussang
Less than 1 hour from the hotelIn Bussang, the People's Theater is a unique venue that offers performances every summer in an exceptional setting.
Listed as a Historic Monument, this unusual wooden theater features a stage that opens directly onto the forest. You can attend classical and contemporary shows or take one of the guided tours organized every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
The Via Ferrata at the Source of the Moselle
1 hour from the hotelNot far away, thrill-seekers will enjoy the Via Ferrata at the Source of the Moselle, a combination of climbing and hiking.
Unique in the Vosges Mountains, this introductory course is completely secure.
It is accessible to everyone from 1.40 meters tall. The starting point is at the source pond, below the Bussang Pass.
The Lama Farm
46 minutes from the hotelIf you're traveling with your family, a visit to the Lama Mountain in La Bresse will delight young and old alike.
Children can pet and feed the 40 llamas and alpacas in the herd. On site, you can visit the shop, which sells wool and Peruvian crafts.
La chèvrerie de Brabant
52 minutes from the hotelFor an authentic immersion experience, Vosges farms like La Chèvrerie du Brabant open their doors to discover the artisanal production of local cheeses.
Located in La Bresse, this family-run farm offers tours that include goat milking and a cheese tasting.
Savour Vosges Specialties
Summer in the Vosges can also be enjoyed on the plate. Characterful cheeses like Munster or Bargkass, tofailles, grated potatoes, kneffes (local gnocchi), not to mention the famous brimbelle (wild blueberry) tart, a true culinary icon of the region.
Stay at the Best Western La Fayette Hotel in Épinal
Located on the outskirts of Épinal, the Hôtel La Fayette **** welcomes you in an exceptional setting facing the golf course.
Make yourself comfortable in one of our 59 air-conditioned rooms before heading to the spa for a moment of relaxation.
The hotel also offers numerous services such as parking, charging stations, and a gourmet restaurant.
