Hiking around Corcieux
Corcieux is an ideal base camp for nature lovers. Ideally situated between Saint-Dié-des-Vosges and Gérardmer, this part of the Vosges department offers a wide choice of trails. From family outings to challenging hikes, there’s something for everyone!
Corcieux: a privileged location in the heart of the Ballons des Vosges mountains
Spanning 4 départements in the Grand-Est and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions, the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges has something for walkers of all ages and abilities. The Vosges massif and its ballons will satisfy the most demanding hikers. As for the valleys and marked trails at the summits, they are suitable for the whole family.
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Every outing in the great outdoors is an opportunity to get in some walking, the queen of fitness activities. Along the way, you’ll enjoy discovering a wide variety of landscapes (waterfalls, lakes, peaks, panoramic views), as well as varied flora and fauna. Bringing a pair of binoculars in your rucksack is an excellent idea. Northern lynx and gray wolf are certainly very difficult to spot. However, chamois can be admired at daybreak. Fancy an early morning hike?
Our campsite in Corcieux, Au Clos de la Chaume, has been awarded the Clef Verte and LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux) labels. So you can enjoy nature and local birdlife, even on your day off!
Hiking in and around Corcieux
The Vallée des Lacs is ideal for family outings. The tour around Gérardmer lake is easy to do with children, as are the walks around the Longemer and Retournemer lakes.
To warm up before setting off on demanding circuits, here are some trails that are perfectly feasible for the whole family, provided you have good shoes.
– La cascade du Saut de la Bourrique: 5 km trail, 80 m elevation gain. This route is refreshing in summer, with its footbridges and wooden staircase at the top offering a plunging view of the waterfall. A sure-fire hit with the kids!
– A short circuit at Champ des Roches: 6.7 km and 167 m ascent. It offers a beautiful panorama over the Corcieux valley.
– The Col de la Croix de l’Ormeau from Viserny: a short walk (1.7 km), but an uphill climb with 184 m of positive gradient.
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Longer, steeper trails are available for mountain hikers. Topographical guides are available from the Corcieux tourist office. This is less than a kilometer from the campsite.
Nature and family activities
From the center of Corcieux, the trail entitled “Les Gravières de Grandes Nolles” gives you the opportunity to observe the traces left by beavers in their environment. Admire their habitat and their skilful constructions on bodies of water – it’s fascinating! Educational panels along the way provide an in-depth exploration of the region. An activity to delight the whole family.
In the campsite’s wooded area, a mountain guide offers a range of activities for holidaymakers. From barefoot walks in the forest to stargazing, there’s something for everyone! Nearby, you can also opt for a family outing to a leisure park or reserve. The choice is vast, from accrobranches to animal parks.
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From Corcieux, don’t forget to plan a day’s road trip along the Route des Crêtes to discover the peaks of the Vosges. The route includes the highest peak, the Grand Ballon, as well as Markstein and Hohneck. And for those who prefer, you can embark on one of Alsace Lorraine’s many mountain bike trails. Between lakes, forests and panoramic views, this is a day to remember.
