Sports and leisure activities Gérardmer

The ski resort of Gerardmer will delight lovers of snow and thrills while adapting to all levels. It has no less than 20 tracks linked by 40 km (one of 3,200 m, the longest in the Vosges), including 20 ski lifts and a snow. Night skiing at lit and sound system 17:00 slopes at 22:00 Tuesday and saturday. Gerardmer train station is classified by Ski France "Club of the Small Mountain Dwellers". This is why it is possible to children to evolve with parents on a sector beginners. Free ski lifts for children under 5 years old.

Affiliated with the French Sailing Federation, the sports association Gérardmer Veil offers an initiation and development to this sport, individually or in groups, in leisure or in competition. A small beach, two pontoons, everything has been designed to facilitate the boat. You have the choice between several formulas: by day, week, as a package or internship. There are different types of boats: catamaran, windsurfing, optimist and dinghy. Navigating the lake of Gérardmer is a real pleasure. Its surface area of over 115 ha and its environment offer ideal conditions adapted to all levels. All you have to do is throw yourself into the water!

50 kilometres of marked snowshoe trails for all levels await you at the alpine domain as well as at the Nordic domain of Gérardmer. A topo-guide to snowshoeing tours is available at the tourist office, in the Nordic area and in the Alpine area. A great way to discover the area other than skiing. A beautiful moment to share with others, in front of a nature soothed by the snow. On the way, you can stop at an inn to taste a local speciality. A beautiful day in the fresh air guaranteed.

The Mauselaine ski area offers a 9-kilometer snowshoe trail open to all. This marked trail first crosses the tobogganing area before entering the forest, temporarily following the track that links up with the Bas-Rupt Nordic area. Other snowshoe trails are also accessible, with maps available from the Gérardmer tourist office. During vacation periods and at weekends, shuttles are available from the town to take you to the starting point of the trails and snowshoe circuit.

Gérardmer is a town in the Vosges region known for its downhill ski resort, La Mauselaine. L'École du Ski Français de Gérardmer is a well-known ski school in the region. It offers group lessons for children aged 5 to 12, as well as private ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults. Prices vary according to course type and duration. The school also offers competition courses, telemark courses, snowshoe outings and handiskiing. The school's passionate instructors offer top-quality teaching in an exceptional setting with panoramic views over Lac de Gérardmer.

Gérardmer offers an ideal experience for hiking enthusiasts, with routes to suit all levels. Whether you opt for family walks, long-distance trails or discovery paths, you'll have the opportunity to peacefully explore the surrounding area by touring the lake or taking the Perles de la Vologne trail, passing such highlights as the Pont des Fées, the Marie-Louise islands and the Vannes. Thanks to the assiduous upkeep of the tourist office, over 350 km of marked trails are available.

The Cumulus paragliding school, which has been operating since 1993, offers tandem flights as well as courses for those wishing to learn this activity in complete safety. With a dynamic, competent and experienced team, visitors can discover and learn paragliding in the best possible conditions. Cumulus also has a store where enthusiasts can find paragliding equipment.

The Nordic area of Les Bas-Rupts offers 30 km of marked and marked out trails in alternating and skating, in the heart of the largest cross-country skiing area in eastern France. 9 trails for all levels, 3 snowshoe itineraries starting from the Bas-Rupts and 2 trails starting from the Hautes-Vannes. There are also links with the cross-country ski trails of La Bresse and Xonrupt-Longemer. The domain also offers a high altitude stadium, a sledging stadium and a play area for children.

If you've always dreamed of doing like Tarzan and swinging from tree to tree, l'Acro-sphère is the place for you. The program includes a variety of tree courses, wall climbing and zip lines galore, all with a view over the splendours of the Vosges mountains. And if you're afraid of heights, don't panic: you can even take a walk in the woods. What makes it special? Barefoot, for a different approach to the world. Activities for all tastes and ages, and new routes for 2024!

On its own, the name of Gérardmer evokes the Vosges, its forests and its large natural spaces. One afternoon at the lake of Gérardmer is a rite of passage for anyone who spends time in the Vosges. And it's not its glacial origin that will frighten the bathers from taking advantage of its 115 hectares. Whether you are travelling or staying, you can explore the lake on one of the canoes or kayaks of the GSA Canoe Kayak. By renting time or by day, they will allow you to venture further than swimming. River raids are also organized by the club.

Tariff: € 9 for a single single kayak, 15 € for a canoe or a tandem kayak.

Duration: 1 h.

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ASG plongée Les Joyeux Têtards is a diving club based at the lake of Gérardmer. Beginners and experienced divers are welcome to dive and discover the fauna and flora so specific to fresh water. First dives are organised during the summer months. An area dedicated to baptisms has been set up after the last pontoon of the sail. The instructors know how to mix humour and fun with serious explanations of safety rules.

The Union Nautique offers a beautiful space for relaxation on the banks of the lake and activities. 250 m of fine sand, green spaces, pontoons, swimming facilities: everything is safe thanks to the presence of lifeguards. You will also find a giant slide, a diving board, and games for the little ones. A snack bar is at your disposal to eat. Changing rooms, toilets and showers are available for the comfort of users. Note that the water of the lake comes from the mountain: fresh, it will make you feel good during the hot summer days.

1,200 parking spaces are at the foot of alpine ski slopes. For children practicing not skiing, there is the childcare center Jean Macé (03 29 63 16 25) and the family (nursery and childcare center) - 03 29 27 12 20. For children practicing skiing, Club des Piou-Piou offers courses First slip for 4 or 5 years (03 29 63 33 23).

Located in Gérardmer, Skis L'eclair is a ski store offering a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. Skis L'eclair also offers online quotations and rental rates for the current season. Customers have left positive testimonials about the staff's warm, professional welcome, and the quality of the ski equipment rented. Skis L'eclair is therefore recommended for those looking to rent ski equipment in Gérardmer.

Downhill or cross-country skiing.

This paragliding and snowkiting school offers first flights in two-seater paragliders. Courses for all levels in kite, snowkite or paraglider. Themed trips supervised by experienced professional paragliding instructors.

Acro-sphere is an adventure park dedicated to the accro branches near Lake Gérardmer. There are 16 circuits of different difficulties to combine sensation and pleasure. The lovers of the volcano will regenerate with tyrolians up to 160 meters. Workshops are also available from 3 to 30 meters above ground level. There are courses specially designed for children over 4 years old who are fully secured by an automatic life line. For the costliest, there is a "super adventurous" course with different levels of difficulty. Coaching is carried out by friendly, comforting and encouraging professionals. Young people will also be able to try the Tickle Trail, a barefoot path, which is nearby. A beautiful exit for both young and old!

3 km from Gérardmer in the direction of Epinal, a pond of 5,000^m2 awaits fishing enthusiasts and their families. Here you can fish for trout from a fish farm and, for the more patient, for carp. You don't need a licence or fish stamps, you come with your own equipment or you can find it on the spot. The duration is unlimited and the fish caught will be charged per kilo. Picnic areas and playgrounds are reserved for children and for those who do not want to fish. And for those who are not lucky, there is a restaurant where you can taste trout.

Divided into two areas, the aquatic center invites you to take advantage of its infrastructures designed for all pleasures, whatever the season: swimming, whether for sport or leisure, in a 25-meter pool, a paddling pool and a double learning and activity pool equipped with a slide. After exercising, visit the sauna, the three massaging jet showers, the cold bath, the Nordic pool heated to 30°C and the relaxation areas to purify the body and relieve the pressure. A complete and modern pool.