Water sports Vosges

Leaving Senones in the direction of Petite Raon, you can take a trip to Lac de la Maix. Covering an area of 2 hectares, this lake has managed to preserve its wild character, giving rise to various legends. However, one enigma intrigues visitors: what is this strange monoxyle pirogue carved out of wood? And why is a slatted floor visible at the bottom of the lake? Uncovering the truth behind these riddles could unlock many secrets. A must-see site!

Beautiful Vosges lake offering multiple activities.

The lake of Bouzey is used as a reservoir for the Canal de l'Est. It is a real leisure base that has been set up with campsites, restaurants, two beaches, one of which is supervised in high season. A small sailing base allows you to learn water sports. The tour of the lake is possible by bike or on foot thanks to a cycle track, it will not take you more than 1h30 to do it. It is the ideal walk after a good family meal on Sunday, without real climbs or descents, it is accessible to all. For the youngest, many playgrounds have been set up

The lake of Bouzey-Chaumousey is located 8 km from Épinal. Fishing and sailing cohabit on this lake. Beaches have also been set up to cope with the summer crowds. For everyone's safety, lifeguards supervise a part of the lake. A magnificent natural site conducive to a moment of relaxation a few minutes from the city. For the sportsmen, a cycle track goes along the canal and connects Épinal to Bouzey, a walk accessible for all levels. A magnificent panorama that will move you in summer and winter.

This stretch of water between the station and the bypass is in fact the result of the extraction of the materials needed to fill in the bypass put in place in 1988-1989, between the "Moulin" and "Bruyères" interchanges. With a surface area of nine hectares, the lake is perfectly equipped for visitors in search of greenery and leisure activities. On sunny days, a refreshment bar appears on the terrace of the latter!