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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Long Distance Hiking  · Massif des Vosges Open

Beyond the clouds

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  • Cathedral of Saint-Dié
    Cathedral of Saint-Dié
    Photo: Office de tourisme de Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, MASSIF DES VOSGES

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    This micro-adventure takes you to the heart of the forests, departing from the town of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, the French capital of geography. This wild part of the massif runs along the Meurthe valley on the heights and lets you discover a territory marked by a strong historical heritage, surprising panoramas, and villages with timeless charm.
    Open
    difficult
    Distance 59.5 km
    16:25 h
    1,311 m
    1,311 m
    645 m
    296 m

    Along the way: Rocky promontories with breathtaking views, fascinating heritage sites (abbeys, the Fontenelle necropolis), the Callunes Gardens and the Molières waterfall.

    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    645 m
    Lowest point
    296 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 15.15%Dirt road 18.74%Forested/wild trail 34.62%Path 17.68%Road 13.77%Unknown 0.02%
    Asphalt
    9 km
    Dirt road
    11.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    20.6 km
    Path
    10.5 km
    Road
    8.2 km
    Unknown
    15 m
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    Rest stops

    Bar restaurant chez les Fonfons

    Safety information

    Before leaving:

    Check the general and local weather ensuring there is no precipitation

    Get information about the approach walk, itinerary altitude, travel time, possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.)

    Evaluate possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, hostels

    Inform a close person of your objective and contact them in case of change: departure and return times, number of participants with each phone number, vehicle(s), parking

    Avoid going alone, use equipment suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc.

    In case of problem, call 112 (European emergency number)

    Tips and suggestions

    Tourist Office Destination Vosges Portes d'Alsace

    2 place Jules FERRY - 88100 SAINT DIE DES VOSGES

    Phone: 03 29 42 22 22

    Email: tourisme@vosges-portes-alsace.fr

    For more information on Les Grandes Echappées Vosgiennes

    Contact: Fiona MIOTTO - Pedestrian Itinerancy Officer PETR of Pays de la Déodatie

    Phone: 03.29.56.71.72

    Email: gev@deodatie.com

    https://deodatie.com/grandes-echappees-vosgiennes/

    Roadbook

    59 km

    Day 1: Saint-Dié > Saint-Michel sur Meurthe (19.1 km)

    Day 2: Saint-Michel sur Meurthe > Etival-Clairefontaine (12.1 km)

    Day 3: Etival-Clairefontaine > Ban de Sapt (12.7 km)

    Day 4: Ban de Sapt > Saint-Dié (14.6 km)

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    www.fluo.eu

    Directions

    Saint-Dié (88100)

    Parking

    Free parking on site

    Coordinates

    DD
    48.282345, 6.948598
    DMS
    48°16'56.4"N 6°56'55.0"E
    UTM
    32U 347815 5349716
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    www.club-vosgien.eu

    Author’s map recommendations

    www.club-vosgien.eu

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    Equipment

    Clothing suitable for the season and conditions (cold, hot, humid…)

    Hiking shoes suitable for the terrain (even for children!)

    Hiking poles (useful for stability and to relieve joints)

    Mobile phone and spare battery

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from French.

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    59.5 km
    Duration
    16:25 h
    Ascent
    1,311 m
    Descent
    1,311 m
    Highest point
    645 m
    Lowest point
    296 m
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