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Le Fournil
des Vosges

Things to do

Plenty to discover around the gîte

Le Fournil is the perfect base to explore the area and enjoy everything the Vosges has to offer.

  • 20 minutes by car

    Lake Gérardmer

    The largest natural lake in the Vosges.

    Swimming and relaxing in the heart of nature, with a 6 km waymarked path all around the lake.

  • 50 minutes by car

    The Hohneck summit

    The third highest peak of the Vosges.

    One of the highest points of the Vosges, with breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding mountains.

  • 10 minutes by car

    Tendon waterfall

    A beautiful waterfall in the forest.

    A walk through the Tendon forest leads to this waterfall, just a few minutes from the gîte.

  • 20 minutes by car

    The Imagerie d’Épinal

    Popular prints of the 19th century.

    A cultural venue with a rich collection of popular prints. The building itself, a former print works, bears witness to the industrial history of the region.

  • 5 minutes by car

    Cheniménil riding centre

    Horse riding.

    Rides on your own or with professional guides, for beginners and experienced riders alike.

  • 2 minutes on foot

    The Vosges forest

    All around the gîte.

    Mostly fir trees, the forest covers the Vosges mountains all the way to Alsace. It starts at the end of the lane.

  • 30 minutes by car

    Fraispertuis City

    An amusement park in the heart of the Vosges.

    A Wild West atmosphere and rides for all ages: a perfect family day out.

  • 40 minutes by car

    The Confiserie des Hautes-Vosges

    In Plainfaing.

    Handmade sweets prepared according to local traditions. A tasty and fun visit.

Starting from the gîte

Hikes and walks

The path to the tête de Voitimont, above the gîte

La tête de Voitimont

This walk goes through the fir forest and then the meadow just above the gîte, with a wonderful view over the village and the valley.

Distance
4 kilometres
Time
1 hour’s walk
Difficulty
Easy

An easy forest trail. Ideal for a family walk.

Download the GPX track