Sporting hike at the Balcons des Lacs
From the top of the breathtaking Vosges peaks, admire an exceptional panorama of mountain forests and lakes below. An aerial hike of around 12 km and 450 m of ascent will take you to the most beautiful viewpoints in these picturesque landscapes.
The tour starts with a very aerial section from the Col du Calvaire. Nestled at an altitude of 1,144 m on the route des crêtes, this is one of the highest passes in the massif. It lies close to the memorial sites where the violent confrontations of the First World War took place. Your guide can add local legends to your hike to tell you more about these places.
The route then crosses the cornice overlooking Lac Blanc. Granite boulders are scattered along the trail, offering numerous views of the mountains and lake. You're likely to spot chamois, emblems of the Vosges fauna, in the vicinity. Keep your eyes peeled, as these small mountain mammals like to camouflage themselves. But Alexandre Troesch, your nature and territory expert guide, will surely help you spot them.
The route then skirts the ski area of the Lac Blanc resort before continuing into the heart of the Tanet-Gazon du Faing nature reserve. Here, you'll discover the rich biodiversity of the Vosges mountains. Fauna, flora, thatches, peat bogs, you'll see it all. On this last stretch, the panorama widens. You'll enjoy a 360° view of the Vosges, including the Kaysersberg and Munster valleys.
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Average duration 1 day
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Languages spoken French, German, Alsatian
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Difficulty Advanced
From 01.04.2024 to 03.11.2024
Price per person
privatization of the outing: 200€ for up to 12 participants
possibility of meals at a nearby farm inn, payable directly to the inn
- Organizing the tour
- Packed lunch
Departure at 9:30 am
As the outing depends on the number of participants, please contact Alexandre to schedule a date.
- A rich, intense tour for outdoor sports enthusiasts
- An elevated circuit, offering numerous high-quality views of the Vosges mountain scenery.
- Possibility of encountering an animal emblematic of the Vosges forest: the chamois.
NATURE ET ESPRIT MONTAGNE - ACCOMPAGNATEUR EN MONTAGNE
Organization of walks and hikes of all levels: - A walk to discover a natural mountain environment, - A thematic walk on fauna or flora, unusual or preserved places, ... - An exploration of mountain heritage - A sporting hike in search of summits, kilometers and vertical drops.
And always, as a common thread, raising awareness of environmental protection Outings can be booked for either a half-day or a full day, depending on the theme - wildlife observation, for example - with times closer to dawn or dusk.
Depending on the hike/walk, we may be able to organize a catering stop (farm inn...), subject to agreement.
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