A night in a chalet in the Vosges for a cosy weekend

Arriving at the chalet: the scene is set

We leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life to recharge our batteries in the heart of the Vosges mountains, and enjoy a moment out of time.

Discovering the place

The warm wooden facade, the snow-covered roof and the balcony overlooking the forest: all the ingredients of a cocooning postcard. In the distance, you can see the soft smoke emanating from the fireplace, making you want to curl up inside and warm up. As you step through the door, you discover a warm place where the natural fragrance of wood intoxicates you, mingling with the subtle crackle of the fireplace. From the window, you can gaze out over the immaculate white rolling countryside and the fir forests that stretch as far as the eye can see: right in the heart of the Vosges countryside, you're guaranteed a change of scenery!

An invigorating outing

By late afternoon, it was getting dark. We head for the nearest station, don our snowshoes and, guided by an experienced guide, set off on our expedition. At night, all our senses are awakened: we reconnect with ourselves and with nature, while the stars twinkle in the sky, the cold caresses our cheeks and the animals in the forest wake up. The snow crunches under our every step, as we are guided by our guide's captivating stories. Accessible to all levels, this activity offers unique sensations in the enchanting setting of the Massif des Vosges.

A night in the chalet

After this unusual activity, our tummies are starting to grow: the perfect opportunity to savour Vosges dishes that are as tasty as they are invigorating!

A typical Vosges dinner

Back at the chalet in the early evening, all we wanted to do was sit down to dinner! Just the thing, as Vosges cuisine boasts some excellent specialities. Winter evenings are the perfect time to indulge in typical dishes such as Vosges salad, tofailles, grated potatoes and munster cheese... And to make sure you're in for a treat, choose products from local farms, a guarantee of taste and quality.

An evening under the stars

Light a few candles, put the fire back up and take a seat on the sofa: would you prefer a film or a board game? Under a cosy blanket, a special moment in the heart of our cocoon. At the end of the evening, we take a few minutes before going to bed to spend some time outside: at altitude, we can observe the stars in the sky even better, and the beauty of the sky is spectacular. And if we're lucky, we can hear the braying of the deer in the distance, the majestic and mysterious animals that inhabit the surrounding forests.

Activities at the foot of the chalet

After a restful night, we start our second day with a moment in the heart of nature.

Early morning walk

At dawn, the landscape is shrouded in a fine mist that gently dissipates under the sun's rays. After a gourmet breakfast of hot coffee, fresh bread, brimbelle jam and Vosges honey, you'll slip into comfortable clothes for a stroll. The surrounding trails offer a multitude of possibilities: lake, forest or a stroll through the nearest village, the choice is yours! The more adventurous might even climb a nearby peak to admire the panoramic view of the Vosges Massif. Back at the chalet, a cup of hot chocolate awaits us by the fire.

An afternoon in the Nordic bath

After sharing a delicious meal, we put on our bathrobes, step out into the biting cold and, just a few metres from the chalet, we reach the steaming Nordic bath in the middle of the snowy scenery and rolling hills. We quickly take off our slippers and bathrobe and plunge into the bubbling water. Tensions are gradually released, giving way to absolute calm. All around us, there's no sound except that of nature. A timeless moment that brings our cocooning weekend to a close in the heart of the magnificent Vosges Massif countryside.