Snowshoeing in the heart of Alsace
A snowshoeing escapade from the valley to the snowy peaks, on the Alsatian side of the Vosges. Discover nature and mountains through a new experience during a 3-day stay.
Come and explore the Alsatian Vosges and its landscapes during a pleasant snowshoeing holiday. You’ll start in Lapoutroie, a charming village surrounded by meadows and fir forests, famous for its brandies and Munster cheese. This idyllic setting is the perfect starting point for your adventure.
During your hike, you’ll follow a total of 46 km of signposted trails up to the Brézouard massif. Breathtaking panoramas of the Hautes Vosges and the Alsace plain await you. The village of Le Bonhomme, with its mountain atmosphere, will be a real refuge after a day of exploration.
Continue on to Étang du Devin and Tête des Faux, a site steeped in history, before arriving at the spectacular Lac Blanc. This snowshoeing holiday offers a unique immersion in nature, combining the beauty of the landscape with the richness of Alsace’s heritage.
Self-guided hiking tour – 4 days – 3 nights – Departure every day in December (weekdays) and February – March, depending on your availability and budget.
Program
Day 1
Lapoutroie
Welcome to LAPOUTROIE, a charming village nestled in the heart of a magnificent valley surrounded by meadows and fir forests. Situated on the border between Alsace and the Vosges, this village is renowned for its tasty brandies and famous Munster cheese.
Day 2
Lapoutroie – Bonhomme (14km; +810 m)
This hike takes you to the summit of the Brézouard massif, which reaches an altitude of 1229 m and forms the northern boundary of the Hautes Vosges. From here, enjoy superb panoramic views over the massif and the Alsace plain. You’ll then continue on your way through the Bagenelles, before ending our day at BONHOMME, a pretty mountain village.
Day 3
Bonhomme – Orbey (16km; +530m)
You’ll head for the Étang du Devin, a marsh rich in floral varieties and rare species. This wild and protected site offers a captivating atmosphere. You’ll continue on to the Tête des Faux, a summit named after the beech forest (fau in Old French) that once covered it. Here, we discover remnants of the 1914 war, as this area was a front line during the First World War. You then continue on to the spectacular Lac Blanc, a high-altitude lake set in a glacial cirque at around 1050 metres, overlooked by the curious “Hans” rock. Finally, you arrive in Orbey, the land of a thousand streams, at the foot of the blue Vosges mountain range.
Day 4
End of stay after breakfast in Orbey.
Map
Practical information
Pick-up: day 1, late afternoon (pick-up point will be confirmed when booking)
Handing in the hiking file.
Dismissal: Last day after breakfast
Dates: This holiday is available on weekdays in December. Thereafter, it is available again in February and March.
Access: by car (free parking for the duration of your stay) or by train via Colmar.
Itinerary: The proposed itinerary is an example of a holiday. The order of the stages and the circuit may be different.
Luggage: Luggage transport is provided by our local partner. We allow one or two pieces of luggage weighing a maximum of 15 kg per person.
Snow conditions: In the event of insufficient snow cover, the hike will be on foot only. Snowshoes will be worn on the summits.
Necessary equipment: waterproof hiking boots, warm clothing, hat, gloves, scarf, sunglasses, waterproof protection, small rucksack for day’s essentials and packed lunch, snowshoe holder (to attach snowshoes to your rucksack), thermos flask and cutlery.
Dogs : Dogs are welcome on this route. Please note this when booking. A surcharge of €10.00 per night will be added to the invoice.
Dates
The snowshoeing trip can be organized at your convenience. This trip is available during the week in December. It is then available again in February and March.
Prices
Below is a list of prices per person for the year 2025. The price depends mainly on the number of nights required, the type of room and luggage transport.
| Double room | Single room | Triple room | |
| 3-night stay | 430,00 € | 520,00 € | 402,00 € |
*extra bed for 3rd bed.
Price includes :
- 3 nights with breakfast
- 3 dinners
- 2 packed lunches with hot drinks
- 2 hiking trails
- Traced hiking map and daily descriptions (1 folder for 1 to 6 people) deposited at the first hotel on the circuit and GPX tracks sent by e-mail on request.
- 1 pair of snowshoes and poles
- Transfer station-hotel/hotel-train station (from 2 people, date and time to be specified when booking) or car parking*.
Return transfer from the driver to his vehicle at the first hotel is a free, voluntary service offered by the hotelier. - Reservation service
Price does not include :
- The drinks
- Tourist tax (to be paid locally by the customer in each hotel)
- Everything not included in the price
From
430,00 €
Highlights
- Discovering a snow-covered region
- Perfect for a long weekend
- Combine with Christmas markets
In pictures
