Route des Crêtes
Discover the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges mountains
If you’d like to get away from it all for a weekend and get closer to nature,the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges mountains is sure to please.
Stretching for almost 80 km across the Hautes-Vosges, this is a must for lovers of wide open spaces, freedom and fresh air. It links Cernay to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, between typical Vosges landscapes and unforgettable panoramas.
- Rue Jean Paul Kuhn, 68160 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
A piece of history written on the ground
Many people don’t know it, but this Vosges ridge road was laid out during the First World War. Its original purpose was to facilitate north-south communications on the Vosges front between the various valleys. If you’d like to find out more, you can visit the Vieil Armand National Memorial.
Breathtakingly beautiful landscapes
Thanks to the natural beauty of this resolutely wild region, discovering it is a true promise of enchantment. The valleys stretching as far as the eye can see are reminiscent of Marcel Pagnol’s landscapes. However, you must dare to cross the ballons of the Massif Vosgien to discover splendid 360-degree views.
You’ll undoubtedly contemplate images of unique beauty that will be difficult to capture in photos, because the Route des Crêtes is something to be experienced.
A paradise for hikers and sports enthusiasts
For those who don’t want to drive the Vosges route des crêtes, this destination is ideal for all hiking enthusiasts. They all meet at the summit of the Honeck, which rises to over 1,300 m above sea level. However, it is advisable to ask for the assistance of a mountain leader.
Hiking in the Vosges on this route is an opportunity to fill up on fresh air, but also tocatch a glimpse of the chamois that the massif is home to. It’s not uncommon to find horse-riding or mountain-biking enthusiasts on this route, who choose these options to discover the region.
Tasting farmhouse Munster cheese
Along the Route des Crêtes, there are many farms that have remained authentic. Stop off here for a taste of the traditional Munster cheese, or the marcaire meal, a typical and very tasty farm dish. You’ll taste soup or valley pie, smoked pork and potatoes cooked in farm butter. A must-do on your camping vacation near the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges at Au Clos de la Chaume.
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Opening of the Crêtes des Vosges road
Access to the Route des Crêtes by car is regulated. Every year, it is closed during the winter season. It generally reopens from May to mid-December.
