Autour B d'A. E - Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Ballons des Vosges Regional> Nature ParkStraddling the three regions of Alsace,Lorraine and Franche-Comté, theBallons des Vosges Regional NaturePark encompasses 208 towns andvillages (communes) in the southernpart of the Vosges mountains.It extends over a wide varietyof landscapes and environments:stubble-field uplands, forests,mountain villages, lakes and ponds,deep valleys, vineyards, etc. To helpyou explore the natural and culturalenvironment, the Park provideshistorical circuits, guided excursionsand a host of practical literature:guidebooks, brochures, calendarsof events.The Ballons des Vosges RegionalNature Park mini-guides presentsome of the sites to be exploredin the locality and give suggestionsfor walks. For your convenience,this vast territory of over 3000 sq. kmis divided up and described in majorgeographical entities.Luxeuil-lesBainsRemiremontLureGérardmerBelfortSaint-DiéMunsterColmarAroundthe Ballon d'Alsace> Around the Ballon d'AlsaceOverlooking the southern part of theVosges massif, the Ballon d'Alsace is avast promontory dominating theforests and adjacent valleys of Alsace,Lorraine and Franche-Comté.Set out to discover the many treasuresof this region with your "Around theBallon d'Alsace" mini-guide. Thehandbook contains full information onthe area's characteristic natural environmentsas well as a selection ofalmost 80 sites to visit and walks toenjoy, suitable for all ages and levels.Graphic design and layout: Lettre & imageTranslation: Barnaby Capel-DunnPhotographic credits: Denis Bringard, Marc Paygnard, Guth,OT de Masevaux, Bruno Mathieu, Catherine Bohème,Dominique Tissinier, Pierre Bergmiller, Mathieu Lerch, ClaudeMichel, Dorian RollinPhoto-engraving: Guy Lorand – Printed by Metthez – June 2004For your convenience, practical detailsof visits are included at the back ofthe brochure.ISBN 2-910328-45-7> The mini-guides of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park

Aroundthe Ballon d'AlsaceThe Ballon d'AlsaceAround the Ballon d'AlsaceThe stubble fields at the summit of the Ballon d’Alsace form a succession of heathland,grassland and meadows conducive to summer grazing. With ahigh-altitude beech wood at its top, the site offers a variety ofviews and approaches to the surrounding valleys.Saut de la TruiteThe Ballon d'Alsace culminates at an altitude of 1247 metres at the point where the threeregions of Franche-Comté, Alsace and Lorraine meet.The term ballon, often given to thecharacteristic rounded shape of the Vosgesmountain peaks, would in fact seem to derivefrom Bel or Baal, the sun god of the Celts.Indeed, from the Ballon d'Alsace, you can seethe sun rise directly above the Belchensummit in the Black Forest during the springand autumn equinoxes, and directly abovethe Petit Ballon and the Bölchenfluch in theSwiss Jura during the summer and wintersolstices. We may therefore surmise that theCelts used the Ballon d'Alsace as a solar observatory.There are plenty of things to see and do in the region: nature sites, museums, monuments, ruralheritage, nature trails, footpaths, mountain-bike circuits, etc. And there is no shortage oforganised activities and events: nature expeditions, concerts,village fairs and festivals, country markets and so on. Youwill find full details of these and other activities in thecalendars published by the Ballons des Vosges RegionalNature Park or from the local Tourist Offices.This local heritage mini-guide includesa selection of over 80 sites tovisit and walks to enjoy.FoxgloveThe Doller Valley seen from the Ballon d'Alsace Plancher-les-MinesThe Haute-MoselleFashioned by ancient glaciers, the U-shaped Moselle Valley ischaracterised by the presence of glacial cirques. There arecountless walks to enjoy in the valley which is also notable forits cultural heritage.The Sub-Vosges AreaFrom the summit of the Ballon d'Alsace to theMalsaucey site, the Upper Savoureuse Valley combinesthe best of leisure and cultural activities. Water formsthe backdrop to a host of visits showcasing the humanactivities of the Sub-Vosges Area.The Rahin ValleyA vast woodland area where man and nature livetogether in close harmony, the Rahin Valley has, sincethe Middle Ages, thrived on the presence of forests andseams of argentiferous lead and coal. The towns andvillages contain many a cultural reference to the historyof mining.The Doller ValleyA land of river sources, lakes and legends, of orchards,meadows and forests. An ideal setting for quiet,relaxing walks.Source of the MosellePond fishing/ 1

At the Summit of the Ballon d'AlsaceDiscovery trail at the summit of the BallonTo discover: Transhumance(seasonal migrationof livestock to summerpastures). You will seethe cattle throughoutthe summer monthsin the stubble fieldsof the summit.The Ballon d’Alsace Discovery TrailAs you walk along the trail at the summit of the Ballon 1 ,admire the magnificent views over the entire Vosges massif.The twelve information tables along the way will add to yourenjoyment.The monument 2 was erected in memory of the soldiers who clearedthe massif of the many mines left over from the Second World War.CowbellThe statue of Joan of Arc, situated just250 metres from the old Franco-Germanborder of 1871 3 , is the focusof many patriotic and artistic events.When it was inaugurated in 1909,it looked out towards Lorraine, but wasturned to face east when Alsacebecame French once again at the endof the First World War.Statue of Joan of ArcMonument to the mine-clearersUpper Moselle ValleyMining Museum, Le Thillot❤ The Mining Museum of Le Thillot(Maison des Hautes-Mynes) 8You will learn about the various aspects of copper mining fromthe 16C to the 18C in this Museum. Round off your visit with thediscovery trail 9andaPeople’s Theatre, BussangThe Rouge Gazon 10 .This high-altitude farmmarks the pointof departureof numerous hikes.Rouge Gazon farmThe “Théatre du Peuple”at Bussang 5 .This cradle of populartheatre was founded byMaurice Pottecher in 1895.Professional and amateuractors come together eachsummer to perform classicaland contemporary works.4 This walk takes youaround the summit withsweeping views over thesurrounding valleys.Bussang: 6 The sourceof the Moselle: this mountainstream rises on thecol du Bussang (pass).7The SourceMarie:visitors cantake their fillof mineralwater here.Source MarieSaint-Maurice-sur-Moselle : 11 : Les Charbonniers,Rouge Gazon, Lac desPerches and Lac duNeuweiher.12 The Circuit desGéants showcases treeswith such evocative namesas Roi Soleil (Sun King),Trois Mousquetaires (ThreeMusketeers), Roi Mages(Three Wise Men) andSapin President (PresidentFir Tree).13 La Grande Goutte:the trail takes you througha landscape of water,forests, meadows andorchards. The circuit includesmore challenging sectionsbranching out fromthe main trail.14 La Voie Verte: amulti-activity trail startingfrom Remiremont in thedirection of Bussang andfollowing the itineraryof a disusedrailway line. 2 / 3

Walks aroundChampagney LaRochotte 17The Saône toMontbéliard Canal 18La Blanche Pierre 19Rahin ValleyThe Upper Rahin ValleyIn the Ronchamp AreaPlancher-les-Mines:La Goutte des Saules 31 :Hiking trail openingonto streams, sourcesand waterfalls.The Country FairMuseum (Musée de lafête foraine) 32displays numerousmodels of merry-gorounds,etc.To discover:Franche-Comtéchurch towers atChampagney 20Clairegoutte 21and Plancher-Bas 28To discover: La Planche des BellesFilles 29 Legend has it that in1636, during the Thirty Years War,the women of the valley preferred tothrew themselves into the void ordrown in a pond far below ratherthan to be violated by the Swedishtroops.16C miner’s tools: tapersPlanche des Belles FillesTake the Mines du Lauriertrail and explore the minesat Plancher-les-Mines 30in the Upper Rahin Valley.The miner’s toolsThe Negritude and Human Rights Museum (Maisonde la Négritude et des Droits de l’Homme) 15at Champagney evokes the slavery of the BlackPeople. The villagers petitioned for the abolitionof slavery in the Register of Grievances of 1789.In addition to the copper and silver seams in theRahin Valley, coal is mostly mined in and aroundRonchamp. The Mining Museum (Marcel MauliniMusée de la Mine) in Ronchamp 23 paystribute to this period: the advent of mining,the awakening of workers’ consciousnessand the development of social legislation.Negritude and Human Rights MuseumThree discovery trail focus on different aspects ofthe mining industry: the pit prop or stanchion and the workers’ housingestate 24 , art and history 25 , mines and the forest 26 .A. 1st iron tool B. 2nd iron tool C. 3rd iron Tool D. 4th iron tool E. WedgeF. Blade G. Blade H. Wooden shaft I. Shaft fitted in 1st toolRonchamp is dominated by the Chapel ofNotre-Dame-du-Haut 27 This uniqueexample of religious architecture wasbuilt by the Swiss architect Le Corbusierin 1955, and has made the town famousthroughout the world.Temple, ClairegoutteBassin de ChampagneyThe Bassin de Champagneyand its dam 16 ,built in 1882 to supplywater to a canal which wasnever completed: the Haute-Saône Canal.To discover: the architectural heritage of the village of Clairegoutte 22 ,with its fountain-washhouses built to bring drinking waterto all parts of the village.4 / 5

Sub-Vosges AreaOn display in the Forge-Museum at Étueffont 38 ,furnished exactly as it was in 1910, is the completerange of blacksmith’s tools used by four generationsof the Petitjean family (from 1843 to 1977):the smithy and its tools, bellows, hammer, etc.AnjouteyThe Forge-Museum, ÉtueffontTo discover: The nature trail leading to the high ground aboveÉtueffont 39 provides information on the forest and wetlandenvironments as well as the different landscapes.Take the “Villages in Bloom” route (Route des Villages fleuris)and discover Anjoutey and Rougegoutte,national and European prize winners.Étueffont, too, is well worth a visit.Take a stroll through the village ofAnjoutey 33 and explore the natural,industrial and cultural environment thatsprang up along the banks of Madeleine.To see: The old medieval castleof Rougemont. Situated at the end of the crestof a hill known as the “Montagne des Boules”, the castlewas built between 1150 and 1200 and many of its remainsare now consolidated. A walk leads to the site 48 .Leisure activities at the Lac du MalsaucyThe castle, RougemontA whole range of sports and outdoor activities may be enjoyedhere: swimming, water sports, mountain biking, mini-golf, open-air cinema, free concerts, etc.The Lac du Malsaucy is also a nature site remarkable for its fauna and flora. Full details are availablefrom the Environment Centre (Maison départementale de l’Environnement): nature afternoons, guided visitson a variety of subjects, exhibitions 45 .Mine with seam, GiromagnyAlong the SavoureuseGiromagny was just a little farming village in theMiddle Ages, but developed with the adventof the mining industry in the 15C. The MiningMuseum (Musée dela Mine) 41 takes us back to the heyday of theRosemont mines and displays documents from archives,models, archaeological remains, tools and ores.Vestiges of the mining era together with variouselements of the forest massif are highlighted in thecourse of the Circuit des Minesdu Rosemont 42 . HistoricalTown Circuit (Circuit historiquede la ville) 43: this riverside walk leads throughold Giromagny with its many fountains and wash-houses.A link in thedefensive chainstretching from Belfort to Épinal, the fort of Giromagny44 is now fully restored and open to the public.The Vosges sawyers made extensive use of wateras a source of energy. The pit sawmill of Lepuix-Gy 46is a perfect illustration of water power.Fort of GiromagnyDemouge sawmill at Lepuix-GyAnjoutey:The Roseraie(rose garden)du Châtelet:private landscapedandbotanicalgarden34 on theFranche-Comté “Villages inBloom” route (Route desVillages fleuris).The church ofChaux 37with itspulpit in carvedwood andmodern stainglass windows.Saint-Benoît Priory 47and its admirable chapel atLepuix-Gy.Auxelles-Haut: The Auxelles-Haut mountain bike trail35 leads to the Planchedes Belles Filles.36 “Around the Stolle”:this walk, punctuated byinformation panels, stelesand crosses, reminds us ofthe heroism shown by membersof the FrenchResistance at the end of theSecond World War.Étueffont :“Le val des anges” 40 :this itinerary climbsthe slopes of the Fayéon its way to thecrest of the PlainBaleroy.6 / 7

Oberbruck:The Shoe andShoemaking Museum(Musée de la Chaussureet de la Cordonnerie)52 displays in astall an array of bootswith laces and skatesas well as a selectionof ski and militaryfootwear.Niederbruck:Perched on a rockyspur 51 ,Antoine Bourdelle’ssculpture of the Virginof Alsace (Vierged’Alsace) keeps watchover Niederbruck andthe Doller Valley.Doller ValleySentheimThe Geology and Environment Centre(Maison de la géologie et del’environnement) 55 displaysa collection of rocks, fossils andminerals. Visitors can trace the geologicalhistory of the Vosges throughguided visits, special learningactivities and a marked itinerary 56.Following the DollerGeology CentreThe farming and industrial activities growing uparound the village owe much to the presence of theriver Doller. Take the discovery trail 49 and learnabout the local history.BullheadLac du Sternsee or Lac des PerchesDiscovering the lakesThe Lac de Sewen is a lakeside peat bog at thebottom of a glacial valley. This protected siteis remarkable for its ecological diversity and thebeauty of its scenery. The lake is said to havebeen created by the wrath of the gods who made off with a farmer and his fields during a violent storm.The Lac du Sternsee, meaning “star”, is also calledthe Lac des Perches (“Perch Lake”) 54 .The two lakes of Neuweiher showtraces of the work of ancientglaciers 53. They belongedto the Chapter of Masevaux whichrented out its “water right”to the local forges.They continued to be used forindustrial purposes until 1928.Lac de SewenTo see: winner of a national grand prix forthe beauty of its floral decorations,Masevaux invites visitors to admire itsabbey 50 and its international organfestival, held each year in summer.The two lakes of NeuweiherVirgin of AlsaceThe cycle track59 is an excellentway to explore theDoller Valley fromBurnhaupt-le-Haut toSewen.Church organs, MasevauxTravel back in time with the Doller Valleytrain ⋆57 : steam engines, woodencarriages and rail cars will take you ona nostalgic trip from Cernay to Sentheim.The Doller train, Sentheim stationLac d’AlfeldThe Doller is a mountainstream. A dam was builtin 1888 in order totame its current. Thewalk round the lake iswarmly recommended 58 .Spruce8 / 9

Husseren-WesserlingTo Visit in the VicinityStroll through the park 69 of the Wesserling Textile Museum and discover a site of exceptionalbeauty where gardens, terraces, vegetable plots and buildings pay tribute to a glorious industrial past.The Museum 68 brings the history of textiles and manufacturing techniques back to life, and showshow fashions and costumes have developed over the ages.BelfortBelfort commands the strategic corridor leading from the Vosges tothe Jura.Down the centuries such figures as Vauban and Haxo have bequeatheda matchless architectural legacy to the town. The fortificationsand the citadel 62 , home to the Art and History Museum(Musée d’Art et d’Histoire) 60, have been remarkably restored.Also worth a visit: the Donation Maurice Jardot 61 .Brisach Gate, fortifications built by VaubanWesserling Textile Museum: park and kitchen gardenBatholdi's “Lion of Belfort”Clinging proudly to the rock, the Lion 63 , erected byBartholdi pays tribute to the heroic defenders of the townbeseiged by the Prussians for 103 days in the winter of 1870-71.Who can resist a walk through the streets of this colourful townwhere art features prominently at every turning?ThannA town of mystery and legend,forever associated withwitches and St Thiébault,Thann is richly endowed withmonuments. The ruins of thechâteau de l’Engelbourg 71,with its “Witch’s Eye”, looksdown on the richest Gothic churchin Alsace, the collegiate churchof Saint-Thiébault 72 .This is a wine town commanding the southern entrance of the wine route: in frontCollegiate church of Saint-Thiébaultof the “Witches’ Tower” (Tour des Sorcières),at the corner of the old town walls, an exhibitionpresents the geologicalfeatures of the Alsace wine region ⋆73 .A historical circuit 74 winds its waybetween the old houses while the Muséedes Amis de Thann 75 pays tributeto the town’s history.Don’t miss the Crémation des Trois Sapins(“Cremation of the Three Fir Trees”) whichcommemorates the town’s origins on 30 Juneeach year.“The Witch’s Eye”Sous-préfectureChâteau-LambertLureThe abbey of Lure, founded in the 7C by St Desle, was partiallydestroyed during the French Revolution. The buildings today housethe offices of the subprefecture facing the lake of La Font. Thechurch of Saint-Martin contains a remarkable 18C altarpiece inpolychrome stucco and a listed organ 70. Lure is also thehometown of Georges Colomb, one of the fathers of the comicstrip. He is particular known as the creator of the sapperCamember and the scientist Cosinus. His effigy may be seen inthe high street.This mountain village huddles arounda chapel 64, The MountainMuseum (Musée de la Montagne)65 gives an account of traditionaland country life in the SouthernVosges and preserves the memoryof numerous crafts connected withforestry and mining. The “Sentierdes Ecoliers” nature trail 66 leads to the Southern Vosges Nature Centre(Maison de la Nature des Vosges 67Saônoises) . The staff provideeducational excursions for all audiences.10 / 11Musée de la Montagne

123F 45FF ⋆ 67FF8 ❤9F⋆ 10 11 12131415 ❤16 17 18 192021222324252627❤ : Favourite ; : Museum ; : Remarkable Site or Monument ; ⋆ : Curiosity ; : Nature/Discovery TrailMountain Bike Trail ; : Environment Initiation Centre ; : Botanical Garden, Zoo ; : Viewpoint ;28 : Walks ; : Handbook, available in English (E), German (G), Dutch (D); : Park Calendar ;29: Admission Charge ; : Partner or Equipment with the support of the Park30 31At the Summit of the Ballon d’Alsace32Ballon d’Alsace summit discovery trailMine-Clearers MonumentStatue of Joan of ArcSummit walk with viewpointsBussangThéâtre du Peuple, rue du Théâtre03 29 61 50 48Source of the MoselleSource MarieLe ThillotMaison des Hautes-Mynes,Place de la gare03 29 25 03 33 www.ville-lethillot88.frHautes-Mynes discovery trailSaint-Maurice-sur-MoselleLe Rouge gazonCircuits: Les Charbonniers, Rouge Gazon,lac des Perches, lac NeuweiherCircuit des GéantsMountain bike trail “La Grande Goutte”Multi-activity trailChampagneyMaison de la Négritude et des Droitsde l’Homme24 Grande Rue - /fax 03 84 23 25 45e-mail : negritude.cpy70@wanadoo.frBassin de ChampagneyLa RochotteSaône to Montbéliard CanalLa Blanche PierreChampagney churchClairegoutteLutheran templeHistorical circuitRonchampMusée de la mine 33, place de la mairie03 84 20 70 50L’Etançon and workers housing estatesArt and historyMines and forestChapel of Notre-Dame-du-Haut03 84 20 65 13Depart parking of summit farm-inn 1 hr 30 – 2.5km - easy(E) (G)Along the discovery trail at the summit of the BallonAlong the discovery trail at the summit of the BallonDepart parking of summit farm-inn 3 hrs – 7km - difficultUpper Moselle ValleyBy appointment Monday to Friday: 9am-12pm and 1-6pmOn the right after the Col de Bussang; N66 direction RemiremontD89 between the source of the Moselle and Bussang. Open dailyFrom 01/04 to 30/09: 10am-7pmFrom 01/10 to 31/03: daily during school holidaysOther periods: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 1-7pmGroups daily by appointment - The admission charge includesguided tour of the Sentier des Hautes-MynesDepart Hautes-Mynes car park- 1 hr 45 - easy (E,G,D)D90 Vallée des CharbonniersD90 Depart Les Charbonniers 6 hrs - 18km - difficultDepart 5 km from the village, D90 Le Rouge Gazon road3h30 hrs – 8.5km - difficultDepart church square 4 hrs - 21km - difficultFrom Remiremont to Bussang, 30 kmRahin ValleyFrom 01-04 to 30-10: Wednesday to Saturday 10am-12pm and 2-6pmTuesday and Sunday: 2-6pmFrom 01-11 to 31-03: Tuesday to Saturday 1-5.30pmFrom the N19, access via the D163 hrs – 12.5 km - difficult2 hrs 30 - 7km - difficult1 hr 40 min.- 5km - difficultOpen dailyUnaccompanied visitDepart Rue de la Cure 1 hr 30 - 3km – easyFrom 01-06 to 31-08: daily except Tuesday 10am-12pm and 2-7pmFrom 01-09 to 31-05: daily 2-6pmDepart l’Etançon car park 1 hr 30 – 2.5km - easyDepart outside Tourist Office 1 hr 30 – 1.2km - easyDepart outside Tourist Office 1 hr 30 – 2.5km - easyFrom 01-04 to 30-09: daily 9.30am-6.30pmFrom 01-11 to 28-02: daily 10am-4pmFrom 01-03 to 31-03 and from 01-10 to 31-10: daily 10am-5pmGroups by appointment333435 3637❤ 3839 4041424344 454647 484950 5152Plancher-BasChurchPlancher-les-MinesPlanche des Belles FillesLes Mines du LaurierLa Goutte des SaulesMusée de la fête foraine miniature6 rue du Pont du Var - 03 84 23 66 87AnjouteyWalk in the Madeleine ValleyLa Roseraie du ChâteletRte de Bourg-sous-Châtelet/fax: 03 84 27 64 98Auxelles-HautFrom Auxelles-Haut to the Balcondes Belles Filles“Around the Stolle”ChauxChurch of Saint-MartinÉtueffontForge-musée, 2 rue de LamadeleineTel: 03 84 54 60 41e-mail : forge.etueffont@libertysurf.frWebsite: www.forge.etueffont.free.fr“Les Hauts d’Etueffont” trail“Le Val des Anges” circuitGiromagnyMusée de la mine et des techniquesminièresCircuit des Mines du RosemontHistorical circuitFort DorsnerLac du MalsaucyMaison Departementale de l’Environnement03 84 29 18 12E-mail: maisonenvironnementcg90@wanadoo.frLepuix-GyDemouge sawmill, quartier de la gonfleSaint Benoît Priory - 03 84 29 01 57Rougemont-le-ChâteauCircuit 12 (“Famirando Guide”)Lauw“La Doller au fil de Lauw”MasevauxHistorical circuitNiederbruckThe “Vierge d’Alsace” circuitOberbruckMusée de la Chaussureet de la Cordonnerie17 rue principale - 03 89 82 00 48Unaccompanied visitFollow the D16 after Plancher-les-MinesDepart Mairie 1 hr 30 - 3km – difficult3 hrs 30 - 14km - very difficultOpen Sundays and public holidaysFrom 1 st Sunday of April to last Sunday of November 2-6pmDaily by appointment from 01-01 to 21-12Sub-Vosges AreaDepart from Tourist Information Point near the school 2 hrs - 4km - easyOpen from mid-April to mid-OctoberTuesday to Saturday 2-6pm - Sundays from mid-May to end ofJuly: 2-6pm - Groups by appointmentDepart Mairie 3hrs - 20km - difficultDepart Mairie 3hrs - 9km - moyenInformation from Mairie: 03 84 27 10 30Open from Easter to 1 NovemberDaily except Tuesday 2-6pmDepart Forge-Museum 2 hrs - 4km - easyDepart Forge-Museum 5 hrs – 14km - difficultInformation from Tourist Office: 03 84 29 09 00From 01-04 to 31-10: Thursday to Sunday 2-6pmGuided visit on request for groupsDepart forest road alongside the Park2 hrs 30 - 4km - averageDepart Tourist Office2 hrs - 2km - very easyInformation from Tourist Office: 03 84 29 09 00Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and schoolholidays: 2-6pmInformation from Mairie of Lepuix-Gy - 03 84 29 32 45Chapel open throughout the yearDepart outside the church 2 hrs 15 - 7km - averageThe Doller ValleyDepart near the community hall in the centre of the village1 hr 30 - 3km - easyDepart Place des Alliés 1 hr – 1.5km – very easyDepart Niederbruck 1 hr - 3km - easyFrom 01-07 to 31-09: Tuesday to Saturday 2-6pmRest of the year by appointment

5354❤ 5556⋆ 57 585960616263646566 676869707172⋆ 737475Rimbach-près-MasevauxTour du NeuweiherLac des PerchesSentheimMaison de la Géologie et del’EnvironnementPlace de l’église - 03 89 82 55 55Website: http://sentheim.geologie.free.frWolfloch geological trailDoller Valley Steam TrainE-mail: cftvd@train-doller.orgSewenAround the Lac d’AlfeldCycling trailBelfortMusée d’Art et d’HistoireChâteau de Belfort03 84 54 25 51Donation Maurice JardotCitadelleThe Lion of BelfortHaut-du-Them Château-LambertChapelle de l’Assomption and altarpieceMusée Departemental de laMontagne03 84 20 43 09Sentier des écoliersMaison de la Nature des Vosges saônoises03 84 20 46 76 Fax: 03 84 20 48 77Husseren-WesserlingParc de Wesserling Textile Museum03 89 38 28 08E-mail: wesserling@hrnet.frGardens of Parc de WesserlingLureAltarpiece and organ of the church ofSaint-MartinThannChâteau de l’EngelbourgCollegiate church of Saint-ThiébautGeological exhibitionHistorical circuitMusée des Amis de Thannrue Saint-Thiébaut03 89 37 02 31Depart Ermensbach 3 hrs - 7km - averageDepart Rimbach 2 hrs 15 – 6.5km - averageFrom 01-10 to 31-05: 9am-12pm and 1-5pmFrom 01/06 to 30/09: 10am-12pm and 1-6pmexcept Saturday3 hrs – 5 km - easy guided visits throughout theyear - Information from Geology and Environment CentreDepart Cernay (Saint-André)Information and reservations: 03 89 82 88 48Depart from the lake dyke 1 hr - 2km - easyFrom Guewenheim to Sewen 16.5kmIn the Surrounding AreaFrom 01-10 to 31-03: 10am-12pm and 2-5pmFrom 01-04 to 30-06: 10am-12pm and 2-6pmFrom 01-07 to 31-08: 10am-6pmFrom 01-09 to 30-09: 10am-12pm and 2-6pmClosed on 1 November, 25 December and 1 JanuarySame as for Musée d’Art et d’HistoireSame as for Musée d’Art et d’Histoire except:From 01-07 to 31-08: 10am-7pmFrom 01-09 to 30-09 and from 01-09 to 30-09: closes at 6.30pmFrom 01-10 to 31-03: 10am-12pm and 2-5pmFrom 01-04 to 31-05: 9am-12pm and 2-7pmFrom 01-06 to 30-09: 9am-7pmOpen dailyFrom 01-04 to 30-09: 9.30am-12pm and 2-6pmFrom 01-10 to 31-03: 2-5pmClosed on Saturday morning and Sunday morningClosed on Tuesday except in June, groups by appointmentDepart Maison de la Nature des Vosges Saônoises2 hrs - 6km - very easyGroup reception, discovery excursionsand by appointmenOpen daily 10am-12pm and 2-5pmApril: daily 10am-12pm and 2-6pmexcept MondayJuly, August and September: daily 10am-12pm and 2-6pmOpen daily, unaccompanied visitGuided visit by appointment with “Les Amis du Patrimoine”Information from Lure Tourist Office: 03 84 62 80 52Access on foot from the Thur bridge path in the centre of ThannOctober to May: 8am-12pm and 2-5pmJune to September: 8am-7pm . Guided visits: informationfrom the Tourist OfficeIn front of the Tour des Sorcières; access throughout the yearDepart from Saint-Thiébault collegiate church. 40 min – 1.5kmvery easy (G)June and September: Friday, Saturday and SundayJuly and August: daily except Monday2-6pmThe Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park cannot be held responsiblefor any changes concerning visiting conditions or visitors’ safety.Tourist Offices, Tourist Information Bureaux and Information PointsBussang8 rue d’Alsace 88540 BussangGiromagnyParc du Paradis des Loups 90200 GiromagnyLure35 avenue Carnot 70200 LureMasevaux36 Fossé des Flagellants 68290 MasevauxMeliseyPlace de la gare 70270 MeliseyRonchamp14 place du 14 juillet 70250 RonchampSaint-AmarinMaison du Bailli BP 218 rue Charles de Gaulle 68550 Saint-AmarinSaint-Maurice-sur-Moselle28b rue de Lorraine 88250 Saint-Maurice-sur-MoselleThann7 rue de la 1 ère armée 68800 ThannLe Thillot11 avenue de Verdun 88160 Le ThillotAssociation départementale du tourisme du Haut-Rhin (68)1 rue Schlumberger 68000 Colmar cedexDestination 70BP57 70000 Vesoul cedexComité départemental du tourisme des Vosges (88)7 rue Gilbert 88000 EpinalMaison du tourisme du Territoire de Belfort (90)2 bis rue G.Clémenceau 90000 BelfortParc naturel régional des Ballons des VosgesMaison du Parc1 cour de l’abbaye 68140 MunsterSelection of road maps publicationsIGN map of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. Scale 1: 100000Michelin map No. 242 Alsace Lorraine. Scale 1: 200000Footpath maps published by the IGN and the Club Vosgien.Scale 1: 25000 3619 OT, 3520 ET and 3620 ETFootpath maps published by the IGN and the Club Vosgien.Scale 1: 50000 Thann-Le Thillot-Guebwiller.03 29 61 50 37tourisme@bussang.comwww.bussang.com03 84 29 09 00tourisme-vosgesud@wanadoo.fr03 84 62 80 52office.tourisme.lure@wanadoo.fr03 89 82 41 99ot-masevaux@tv-com.tvwww.ot-masevaux-doller.fr03 84 63 22 80office.tourisme.melisey@wanadoo.fr03 84 63 50 82officetourisme.ronchamp@wanadoo.fr03 89 82 13 90contact@ot-saint-amarin.comwww.ot-saint-amarin.com03 29 25 12 34tourisme@saintmaurice-vosges.com03 89 37 96 20office-de-tourisme.thann@wanadoo.fr03 29 25 28 61tourisme@hautes-vosges.comwww.hautes-vosges.com03 89 20 10 68adt@tourisme68.comwww.tourisme68.asso.fr03 84 97 10 70destination70@destination70.comwww.cdt-tourisme-haute-saone.fr03 29 82 49 93tourismevosges@wanadoo.frwww.vosges.fr03 84 55 90 90tourisme90@ot-belfort.frwww.ot-belfort.fr03 89 77 90 34 / fax : 03 89 77 90 30info@parc-ballons-vosges.frwww.parc-ballons-vosges.fr

How to use this guidebookUsing the map opposite, locatethe sites and walks describedin the guidebook by referringto the numbers included in the text.For further details on a particular point,you can consult the “practical information”section of the guidebook or ask for adviceat one of the local tourist offices.Park Centre (Maison du Parc)The Centre features 600 sq. m of exhibition space on thelandscape, natural environment, heritage and activities ofthe Vosges mountains: learn all about the Hautes-Vosges,discover the world of the peat bog, look down ona giant model of the massif, play the part of a naturalistand learn to identify animal traces, etc..> Maison du Parc1 cour de l’Abbaye68140 MunsterInformation:03 89 77 90 34E-Mail: info@parc-ballonsvosges.frWebsite: www.parc-ballons-vosges.frGuide GallimardThe official guidebook forthe Ballons des VosgesRegional Nature Park:192 pages packedwith history, naturalenvironment, landscapes,architecture, traditions,discovery trails, hikingitineraries, practicalinformation, etc.The guidebook,part of theGallimard series onRegional Nature Parks,has been compiledby 12 regional writersand photographers.© Carthagène© MONAEverything you always wanted to know about…the Ballons of the Vosges!Fifteen practical lists to help you planyour holiday in the Nature Park: access,Tourist Offices and Information Centres,historical circuits, mining trails, climbingsites, hiking, “Panda” gîtes, etc..> Available on request from the Parkand on the Park’s website