The best hikes in Gérardmer for your stay in the Vosges mountains
Want to see a bit of the country between two events at the Domaine des Bans campsite near Gérardmer? A host of walks and hikes, on foot or by bike and for all levels, await you less than 10 km away! Located in the heart of the Vosges mountains, your 4-star campsite lets you enjoy breathtaking scenery just a few minutes away by car. Gérardmer, between lakes and mountains, is the ideal destination for a memorable family holiday!
Walking toursfor the little ones in Gérardmer
Gérardmer offers numerous hiking trails for all levels.
Two circuits are particularly suitable for strollers. You can visit Gérardmer town center with the “Pearl of the Vosges” walk, or stroll along the shores of the lake and discover its playground, a favorite with children.
The Valabaru family trail and the Rose and Louis treasure hunt are ideal places to enjoy a nature activity in Gérardmer!
The Cerceneux Marion pedestrian path, the Vologne pearl trail, the Creusegoutte waterfall walk, the Chaume de Grouvelin waterfall walk and the Roche du Rain waterfall walk guarantee a breathtaking variety of landscapes, with tours of less than 5 km and 100 m in height difference respectively.
For the more athletic, other itineraries are available in Gérardmer! You can enjoy hikes of up to 10 km in length and 350 m in altitude difference. The Roche des Bloqués walk, the sentier de la Mémoire, the tour of the lake and the Mérelle observatory and waterfall are perfect for longer, equally beautiful walks.

Bike tours,or mountain biking for the more adventurous in the Vosges
Gérardmer also offers mountain bike and VTC tours, again for all levels.
For beginners, the Bois de la Poussière, the Tour du Xetté and the Tour du Grand Haut are circuits of around 5 km and 100 m difference in altitude, allowing you to visit exotic places at your own pace.
At intermediate level, the tour des bas-rupts and the tête du Grouvelin hike are ideal for leisurely, longer pedaling through varied and charming landscapes. The circuits linking the Haute Bruche and the Chaume Francis, the Saut de la bourrique and the Mérelle tower, the Creusegoutte and the Croix Claudé guarantee panoramic views while you pedal!

Camping near Géradmer in the Vosges
The Domaine des Bans campsite, located in the heart of the Vosges and close to Gérardmer, is the ideal place to spend your family vacations. The swimming pool and water park are waiting to refresh you after your wonderful hikes!
With its 33 hectares in the heart of nature, your 4-star campsite guarantees a fun and peaceful stay for you and your children. A games room and numerous sports facilities, not to mention the wide range of daytime and evening entertainment on offer, are sure to entertain young and old alike. To make your vacation perfect and unforgettable, our mobile homes and gîtes are fully equipped and comfortable!
Your Domaine des Bans campsite is ideal for enjoying summer idleness and the many activities and events on offer, as well as the charm of Gérardmer.