Pull the door shut behind you and enjoy the white world of the Vosges mountains. Once the snow has melted, Gérardmer becomes a paradise for hikers. The chalet is situated 700 meters to the beautiful lake of Gérardmer, 15 km to the fabulous mountains “Les crêtes vosgiennes” and 50 km to the Wine region of the Alsace.
Winter Activities
Skiing / Snowboarding / Sledging
Gérardmer boasts the longest piste in the Vosges region, with the four-kilometre-long piste of Chevreuils. There are 40 kilometres of slopes in total winding through gorgeous pine forest, so you won’t get bored.
More information on the ski domain, ticket prices etc. can be found on these websites:
Les services de l’Office de Tourisme:
http://www.gerardmer.net/office-tourisme-gerardmer.php
Domaine Skiable Alpin de Gérardmer
https://www.gerardmer-ski.com/fr/
Office de Tourisme La Bresse:
https://www.labresse.net/
Ice Skating
Try your ice skating skills on the central square of the La Bresse village.
Swimming Pool and Sauna
The pools closest to Gérardmer:
- La Bresse municipal swimming pool: 20 minutes.
- Aquanova water park in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges 30 minutes.
- Remiremont Pool 30 minutes
- Epinal 40 minutes.
Summer Activities
Hiking
Whether you prefer an easy walk around the lake or a challenging hike to the mountains, Gérardmer has it all.
La Tour de Mérelle (the Tower of Mérelle) is a wooden observation tower that offers incredible panoramic views of the mountains. The tower is perched on la Tête de Mérelle (the Mérelle Hill) at an altitude of 897 metres – it’s the high point of hiking in this region, quite literally. When visiting la Tour de Mérelle, it’s best to get there in the morning when no one has arrived yet. If you leave it until late afternoon, it’s likely there will be queues with a waiting time of 20 minutes or more, as the tower is limited to four people at a time.
There are also waterfalls to explore, such as la Cascade de Mérelle.
Mountain biking
The surroundings of Gérardmer offer a wide range of activities for biking enthusiasts.
Adrenaline activities
Bol d’air aventure à La Bresse – Parc de loisirs – Vosges
https://www.bol-d-air.fr/
Swimming at Lake Gérardmer
Lake Gérardmer is the largest natural lake in the Vosges. The glacial lake is located 660 m above sea level and spills out across an impressive 1.16 km².
In wintertime, the lake is frozen solid, but during summer, it’s bustling with boats and lots of water-based activities. You can rent a kayak, canoe, pedalo or paddle board. There are regular touristic boat excursions that run with guided commentary.
There’s a number of small, sandy beaches dotted around the lake where you can relax in peace.
Discover the Alsatian Wineries
https://www.visit.alsace/en/the-alsace-wine-route/
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