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Hiking in the Welche country

Located in the heart of the "Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges" , this slice of land, born of the whims of the water, wind and time, keeping its Romanesque traditions and identity. Wild but accessible, Nature has shaped the soul of the farmers who for centuries orchestrate a full scale pastoral symphony . This hike will allow you to discover all the advantages of this little heaven.

Level

The chosen walks are suitable for anyone in reasonable physical condition.

Walking Time

4 to 6 hours, 400m to 600 m elevation.

Dates

Arrival possible every day of the week and weekend from 15 March to 15 November. Outside these dates, please contact us.

Availability

Availability is assured and departure guaranteed from 15 March to 15 November. Outside these dates and for long weekends with public holidays, please contact us beforehand to ensure availability. 

Equipment needed

Walking Schoes, waterproof protection and small backpack for business the day, reusable water bottle and cutlery.

Included

  • 3 nights with breakfast
  • 3 half-board dinners (drinks not included)
  • 2 picnic meals
  • 1 road book for 1 to 6 people (see example) available at your first hotel with technical information and a detailed 1:25000 map
  • transfer to your first hotel from the nearest station (go and back) OR car park
  • luggage transport between hotels
  • booking service

Itinerary

The hiking route may be modified or another program suggested, according to hotel availability, but will be confirmed upon booking.

Day 1 Welcome to ORBEY, a typical small mountain town, known for its thousand streams and located at the foot of the blue line of the Vosges and in the middle of the forest of 2 lakes.

Day 2 Our circuit takes us for this first day through pastures, meadows and forests to reach the high stubble fields. Depending on the season, the scents are different: Wild garlic, raspberries, blueberries, wild fennel, pine sap or mushrooms for our greatest olfactory pleasure. We arrive at Lac Noir, a mountain lake located at an altitude of 935 meters. We continue to Lac Blanc, a lake embedded in a very impressive glacial cirque, at around 1050 meters above sea level and dominated by the strange rock “Hans” which tells us its legend. We walk through a majestic forest to Etang Du Devin, a peat bog full of floral varieties and rare species. It is a wild and protected place whose atmosphere is immediately seductive. We finally arrive at the village of BONHOMME, a charming mountain village in the heart of the Vosges massif. (6h/15km/+819m/-601m)

Day 3 We leave towards the Col des Bagenelles then the Brézouard massif, the northern limit of the Hautes Vosges, the summit of which culminates at an altitude of 1229 m. During this day, the landscape offers us several magnificent panoramas over the entire massif and the Alsace plain. We pass several typical farms. In the distance, the ringing of bells reminds us that we are in the heart of a generous and tasty dairy country whose specialty is the famous Munster cheese. Other riches of the place are the fruit trees: apples, pears, Mirabelle plums, plums and cherries which are used to make delicious jams and tarts but also for the distillation of perfumed eaux-de-vie. We arrive at LAPOUTROIE, a green town surrounded by meadows and forests and renowned for its delicious brandies and Munster cheese. (6h/16km/+435m/-704m)

Day 4 End of the trip after breakfast.

Prices 2025

For an additional night, please contact us.

From March 29 to November 02
Price in € per person
Based on room with shower/bath and wc
  Double Single Triple
3 nights with breakfasts, 3 dinners,
2 picnics		 430 520 401
2 nights with breakfasts, 2 dinners,
1 picnic		 290 350 271
From November 03 to March 28
Price in € per person
Based on room with shower/bath and wc
  Double Single Triple
3 nights with breakfasts, 3 dinners,
2 picnics		  409  499  382
2 nights with breakfasts, 2 dinners,
1 picnic		  276  336  258
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