HIKING AND YOGA STAY DISCOVERING THE VOSGES MOUNTAINS
The Vosges region is full of stunning sites: the White Lake and Black Lake, the Schlucht Pass. Its highest peak is the Grand Ballon, reaching 1424 meters, followed by the Storchenkopf (1366 m) and the Hohneck, which peaks at 1363 meters.
This massif is ideal for hiking. It offers numerous walking routes through enchanting landscapes. In the heart of the mountains, accompanied by yoga sessions, you will leave this stay feeling calm and rejuvenated. You will have the opportunity to try the "all-out" technique (quickly climbing a mountain facing the slope) for the more athletic, or simply admire the view during a more relaxed walk.
We will propose to conclude your stay on Saturday afternoon with a visit to Kaysersberg, voted favorite French village in 2017.
Stay program
Schedule
Day 1:
- Schlucht Pass - Hohneck (1363 m)
- 1:00 PM: Welcome at the Étang lodges
- 1:30 PM: Briefing by your mountain guide on the itinerary of your stay
- 1:45 PM: Departure from the hotel towards Schlucht Pass
- 2:00 PM: We will admire the Hohneck, whose name emphasizes its altitude (hohen: high), the third highest summit of the Vosges massif, known for the steep slopes of its Alsace side. It offers an exceptional and wide panorama over the main peaks: Longemer Lake, the Alsace plain, the Black Forest, and the Alps.
- 6:00 PM: Relaxing yoga session
- 8:00-8:30 PM: Dinner at the hotel
Day 2:
- White Lake
- 8:00 AM: Yoga session (muscle awakening)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:30 AM: Departure from the hotel
- 10:00 AM: Departure for a varied route, discovering the Missheimlé peat bog and the Haut Fourneau rocks, which frightened the valley’s inhabitants who believed the rocks “grew” like plants, hence the name Wûrzelstein (root stone) of one of them, known as a witches' sabbath site in the Munster valley. The terrifying legend will be told during the hike. Throughout the day, you will admire the fabulous landscapes of the High Vosges.
- 12:30 PM: Packed lunch near the Green Lake or optional lunch at the Schupferen refuge; the owners raise Highland cattle (end of the hike around 4:00 PM)
- 5:00 PM: Relaxing yoga session
- 8:00-8:30 PM: Dinner at the hotel
Day 3:
- Kastelberg
- 8:00 AM: Yoga session (muscle awakening)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 10:00 AM: Departure for a walk on the wild side of Kastelberg, home to a renowned floating peat bog, Blanchemer Lake. It is located in the Moselotte valley at 980m altitude at the foot of Rainkopf. We will cross beech forests (foyards), then reach the ridges with low vegetation: the chaumes (vast steppe)
- 12:00 PM: Packed lunch near the Lande dam (end of the hike around 4:00 PM)
- 5:00 PM: Relaxing yoga session
- 8:00-8:30 PM: Dinner at the hotel
Day 4:
- White Lake Source - White Valley
- 8:00 AM: Yoga session (muscle awakening)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 10:00 AM: Departure for a fairly easy hike with superb panoramic views over White Lake and the White Valley. We will head to the ridges, then to the source of White Lake. We will have a snack at the "Hans Castle", a lookout over the deepest lake in the Vosges massif, and to finish our escape, we will cross a magnificent fir forest.
- 1:00 PM: Return to the hotel
- 2:00 PM: Visit of Kaysersberg
- 5:00 PM: Return to Colmar train station
Practical information
- If weather conditions are unfavorable, the guide may adapt the route for the safety and comfort of participants.
- Private transfer or public transport available from Colmar and Gérardmer train stations. Private shuttle from Colmar station: extra 60 euros round trip per person.
- Guide: Olivier DIAZ, mountain guide for 15 years, manager of Destination Sport Nature, passionate about hiking and nature.
- Possibility to rent hiking boots subject to availability.
- For a 4 days / 3 nights stay, the price is €479 for a double room and an extra €90 for a single room.
Level
All levels
Physical condition
All physical conditions
Activity restriction
People with heart problems
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
No
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in a hotel, your refuge of choice for an authentic getaway in the heart of nature. Enjoy the comfort, enchanting setting, and nearby outdoor activities.
Location
Address: 4 Les Hautes Navières, 88230 Le Valtin, FRANCE
Meeting point at the hotel reception.
Parking
Free private parking
Public transport
Yes
Recommended train route for Parisians:
- Outbound: Paris Gare de l’Est at 8:20 AM → Colmar 11:35 AM, pick up at Colmar station
- Return: Colmar at 6:06 PM → Strasbourg 6:39 PM, Strasbourg 6:55 PM → Paris Gare de l’Est 8:52 PM
Cancellation policy
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