Snowshoe day on the Hohneck stubble

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Come and discover the magnificent snowy landscapes of the Hohneck stubble trail at an altitude of over 1,300 m in the Vosges mountains in Alsace.

You will be accompanied by a professional and passionate guide who will explain to you why this natural heritage is exceptional!

Duration : 6h

Nature walk with snowshoes
Discovery of Hohneck
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Discovery walk with snowshoes on the Hohneck stubble

La Bresse is a town located near the German border. In the heart of the Ballons des Vosges regional nature park, the La Bresse–Hohneck ski resort offers ski slopes in the middle of lakes, mountain ridges and forests. The Hautes Chaumes are located between the Trois Fours to the north and the Rainkopf to the south. They are a fine example of open formations in the subalpine level of the Vosges massif.

This group of "high stubble" is punctuated by subalpine beech forests, peat bogs and spring areas. The Hohneck, with its altitude of over 1,200 metres, is also one of the most famous and most visited of the Vosges ridges!In the middle of its pine forest, you can walk on the most prestigious hiking trails in the Vosges. From its summit, the highest in the Vosges department, you will overlook the Alsace plain and make out the Black Forest and even the Alps in clear weather.

All our guides have high-level training which guarantees their skills to supervise, lead, lead, teach, and safely train people or groups in the mountains.

Program of the outing

➤ 9:30 a.m.: Departure of the Col de la Schlucht walk, towards the highest peak in the Vosges department, from where you will overlook the Alsace plain and make out the Black Forest and even the Alps in clear weather.

Accompanied by a professional state-certified mountain guide, you will pass through the secondary chaume des Trois Fours, the magnificent rocks of the Martinswand from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the glacial cirque.In the middle of its pine forest, you will stroll on the paths that border the Hohneck massif and its majestic glacial cirques giving it an alpine appearance.

The surrounding valleys are covered with waterfalls, moraines and glacial lakes formed during the ice age.

➤ 12:30 p.m.: Picnic on the highest point of the Vosges department, with a magnificent view of the Wormspel cirque and the Wormsa Valley.

➤ 2:00 p.m.: Descent on the Vosges side, passing through a beech fir forest, with a beautiful view of Lake Longemer.

➤ 4:30 p.m.: End of the WalkPossibility to enjoy a mountain menu in the inn at the foot of the Hohneck (optional). Highlights of the activityActivity schedule

Departure times: 9:30 a.m.Duration: 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.

➤ Departure: Col de la Schlucht in front of the Le Tétras building where you will be met by the state-certified guide, explanation of the route and equipment.

➤ Stop: Hohneck, the highest point in the Vosges department, with a picnic meal or a meal in a farm inn (optional).

➤ Arrival: return to the starting point via the Vosges side of the mountain, where you can enjoy a superb view of the Longemer and Retournemer lakes.You will discover

➤ The Wormspel cirque is accessible via the snowfield path, its alpine appearance comes from the ice age which had dug a lake which was gradually colonized by vegetation and a peat bog. Today, these natural elements have been destroyed in favor of the creation of the Schiessrothried lake with a dam and bordered by numerous hiking trails.

➤ The Wormsa valley is a glacial valley and a listed natural site nestled in the sumptuous Grande Vallée de Munster punctuated by forests, rivers and waterfalls vestiges of the quaternary ice age. It takes its name from the Wormsa, a stream tributary of the Fecht. Its many cirques, rocky ridges and moraines will immediately make you think of an alpine setting!Level

All levels

Physical condition

All physical conditions

Restrictions on the practice of the activity

People with a heart problemLocation of the site

Address: Col de La Schlucht, 68140 StosswihrFRANCE

Meet at the Col de la Schlucht in front of the Le Tétras building.

Access for people with reduced mobility

NoPricesAdult: €40Teenager: €32Child: €24Private outing

Good to know

Included in the offer	➤ Professional supervision of the walk ➤ Snack ➤ Equipment: snowshoes and poles ➤ Administration, organization and reservation fees You are responsible for the equipment provided (snowshoes, poles, headlamps, etc.) in the event of loss or breakage a refund will be requested for the residual value of the equipment.
Not included in the offer	➤ Personal expenses, ➤ Transport (optional), ➤ Hiking shoe rental, ➤ Anything not listed in the "Included in the offer" section.
To take with you	Walking shoes strongly recommended. Warm and waterproof clothing. Gloves
Other info	➤ Supervision: 1 guide for every 15 participants. ➤ In winter, special equipment is mandatory to access the resort (snow tires or chains). ➤ Possibility of minibus transfer from Orbey, Hachimette as an option. ➤ If there is not enough snow, the snowshoe walk will be replaced by a guided nature outing. ➤ In unfavorable weather conditions, the guide may have to adapt the route for safety and comfort reasons for the participants. ➤ Possibility of renting hiking shoes subject to availability. ➤ possibility of a private outing for your group (family, friends, colleagues) for a minimum package of €120.
Spoken language	French