There is great range of leisure activities available in the Hautes Vosges. It is the ideal location for walking, cycling, horse riding and hiking. Under expert supervision, the elements make these actvities all the more attractive. Paragliding, climbing and water sports on the rivers or lakes all offer exhilaration and thrills. But you'll need to stay alert! Wether on the aerial ropeway of an adventure playground, out fishing or taking part in the latest craze in leisure activities, you will be surrounded by mountains full of imagination, joy and life.
The Hautes Vosges region is listed as a special Mountain Biking and Cycling site by the FFC (French Cycling Federation).
Paragliding in the Hautes-Vosges
XTerra Triathlon
On the 10th and 11th of july 2010
The première with the organisation in Xonrupt Longemer of a Xterra triathlon on the next 10th an 11th of july.
The Xterra, also known as The Nature Triathlon, is composed by freestyle swimming (in the Longemer Lake), mountain bike and running on trails.
At the end of the Longemer contest, 34 places will be attributed for the world final in Hawaï.
The programmed races :
- XTerra Découverte (500m freestyle swimming, 17km mountain biking, 5km running)
- XTerra mini-kids (100m freestyle swimming, 1.2km mountain biking, 1km running) : individual or in teams of 3 persons hand over.
Vosgienne Track on mountain bike
on the 25th of july 2010
Come on the trails between lakes, pines and chaumes, wonderful panoramas.
Organised by the Vélo Sport Gérômois with the participation of the villages of Xonrupt-Longemer, Gerardmer, La Bresse, Rochesson, Vagney, Cornimont and Ventron.
Start and Finish at Xonrupt, on the site of Longemer lake.
5 tests are programmed : 75km Marathon Track, 50km Vosgienne Track, 25km Mini Track, Kid Track (11 to 14 y.o.), Mini-Kid Track (6 to 10 y.o.).
Discover the latest activites and animations via the websites of Gérardmer, La Bresse, Ventron and Bussang