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 The Valley... at the water's edge
Lakes, mountain torrents, rivers, cascades... water here is a delight that all can share. Exhilarating and tumultuous, running between fir trees and splashing over rocks as it tumbles down the mountain slopes that form the Valley of the Lakes, it is calm and peaceful when it reaches the three lakes in the valley
Water-sports
Practice sailing and windsurfing... Embark yourself on rowing boats or canoe boats... Don’t hesitate to skin-dive to discover the depth of the lake... In Gérardmer, you will find all the adapted structures.
Whatever your age and your level, take the opportunity to try watersports!
Water leisure activities
Invigorating, sparkling and limpid, the lakes of Gérardmer and Longemer offer you many summer pleasures. Boats, pedal-boats and electrically-driven dinghies... Organised and regulated swimming in the lake at the Union Nautique...
P/easure of fishing... Water leisure activities are numerous in the Valley of the Lakes.
 Holidays in the midst of nature
For an hour or two, or for several days, on your own or with a mountain guide, the Valley of the lakes offers a delightful choice of short and long walks on footpaths that take you through beautiful, peaceful scenery. You are in the midst of one of the most magnificent fir forests in France.
The Vosges mountain summits
The Route des Crêtes (open March to November) takes you a/ong the crest of the Vosges ballons for, more than 50 miles (from Bonhomme Pass in the north to Vieil Armand in the south). You discover one of the most beautiful routes in Hautes-Vosges, with typical mountain top views, high altitude lakes, flora and fauna.
Enjoy yourself playing hard!
skating, bowling, beach volleyball, basketball, football, pétanque, tennis, horse-riding, archery... and many more. Take your time and try the different sports available in and around Gérardmer.
 Museums, heritage centres, exhibition visits, factory shops and textile
The various museums, heritage centres and exhibitions are an invitation to travel back in time and discover the history and traditions of the Hautes-Vosges, see the skills USM in the wood industry, both in limes gone by and today, discover the animals living in the Lorraine forests, and the history of farming in the area... You can visit textile mills and see the famous household linen made in Gérardmer and sold in shops.
Delicious outings
Why not go on a delicious gourmet outing exploring our local produce! Discover the traditional way of preparing produce in the mountains: smoked meats, Munster-Géromé cheese, honeys, Vosges confectionery, and a number of confidential, virtually unique gourmet products and related culinary skills.
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