Activities in the closer surrounding

Hiking
With more than 2000km identified hiking trails this sport is king.
Bicycling
In the Vosges you find different cycling trails from "beginners" to "professional" level.
Climbing
Numerous rock in the mountain massif of Gerárdmer. Climbing wall in the ice-skating hall of La Bresse.
Summer bob run
Fun for the whole family  (La Bresse).
Fraispertuis "City"
Recreational park for small and large children.
Zoo
In the palace garden of  Èpinal (endemic animals).
Museum
Modern museum of Épinal, different museums in: Remirement, Plombires, St-Die, museum for beer in Ville sur Ilion!,  Gallo-Romanian museum in Soulousse.

Ski
Alpine skiing with approx. 90 ski-lifts and cross-country skiing
Lakes
Kanu + Kajak, boats, Pedalos and round trips on the lake of Grardmer - swimming, bathing + recreation at the "lake of Longemer" - there are 4 other big lakes in the area
Craft and Art
In the Vosges there are many small studios to visit - potteries - glassblowing - clog repair shop - crystal shops - and much more besides.

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