Discover Lake Gérardmer
Gérardmer is a fabulous playground for a wide range of summer and winter activities. Discover this charming city. The town and surrounding area are full of remarkable places to discover with the whole family, close to the campsite near Lake Gérardmer. Domaine des Bans.
What family activities are available in Gérardmer in summer?
Gérardmer is also known as the ” Pearl of the Vosges “. And with good reason: its glacial lake is a summer and winter tourist attraction. But there’s more to the city than its lake. It’s also a charming, lively town surrounded by beautiful scenery, wild lakes including Lac de Longemer, and picturesque villages. Gérardmer is the perfect destination for exploring a welcoming region offering fresh air and wide open spaces.
Lac de Gérardmer is an ideal location for water sports. You can choose to swim, pedal, row or sail! In summer, the lake is ideal for swimming, pedal-boating, kayaking, sailing, etc. on its supervised beaches. You can also fish in the lakes.
If you’re not into water sports, don’t worry, you can walk the 5-kilometer trail around Lac de Gérardmer . It’s a great way to spend some quality time with the family and discover some of the lake’s wildest spots.
Last but not least, cycling enthusiasts are not forgotten. The Tourisme Hautes Vosges website offers eight mountain bike circuits of varying levels for an immersion into the heart of the Vosges countryside.
What to do around Gérardmer near the campsite?
From the Domaine des Bans campsite, enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of Lake Gérardmer from the Mérelle observatory. This spiral wooden watchtower has 85 steps and was created in the 1960s by scouts. At an altitude of almost 900 metres, this belvedere offers panoramic views of the lake and the town.
A stone’s throw away, the Mérelle waterfall has also become one of the region’s must-see attractions. This 5-metre-high waterfall plunges into Lake Gérardmer to create a breathtaking spectacle.
Between camping in the Vosges and Gérardmer, don’t miss Saut des Cuves, a remarkable natural spot ideal for a family getaway. This natural site is formed by the Vologne River, which cascades through large granite boulders.
A vacation in this beautiful region is also an opportunity to discover the real Vosges linen, whose reputation extends far beyond the borders of France. Around Gérardmer and the 4-star campsite, you’ll find linen woven in the Vosges, then bleached, dyed and finally made up and sold directly from producer to consumer.
Stay at camping Domaine des Bans near Gérardmer
The Vosges is an ideal destination for family vacations in the heart of nature, in an exceptional setting.
Take advantage of the privileged geographical location of the Lac de Gerardmer Domaine des Bans campsite . Discover at your own pace all the must-see places in the region, such as Corcieux, Lake Gérardmer, Colmar, the Haut Koenigsbourg castle, etc.
The Domaine des Bans campsite offers comfortable mobile home rentals and gite accommodation, adapted to your needs and budget, or nature pitches for outdoor vacations.
At the heart of the Corcieux campsite, you’ll enjoy 3 natural lakes, an aquatic area with heated swimming pool and many other attractions (playgrounds, kids’ club, evening entertainment, etc.).
Looking for a change of scenery, fresh air and wide open spaces? Look no further than our Domaine des Bans campsite near Gérardmer for a rejuvenating stay in the Vosges between winding roads, lakes and mountains, to visit and enjoy our family campsite and our beautiful region. Gérardmer is an all-season destination. You can discover it in summer, but also in winter, with its ski resorts and charming valley villages in the heart of the Hautes Vosges.