In the Vosges, it can get very hot (yes, it can!), but don't panic, we've got a whole list of great places to cool off and make the most of your stay! Time for discovery and fun. Take advantage of our entertainment centers and their water activities, or simply dip your feet in our rivers and waterfalls! Thrills and chills guaranteed.
Fun by the lakes
Celles-sur-plaine and Pierre-Percée 20 minutes from Saint-Dié-des-VosgesAre you ready for a variety of pleasures on the shores of the Pierre Percée lakes? Whether you're a thrill-seeker or in search of the peace and quiet that nature offers, you're bound to be won over! Do you dare to try the towed buoy on Lac de la Plaine, or would you prefer to go pedal-boating with your family? Surf the wave and let us guide you! As far as we're concerned, we can't recommend the immensity of Lac de Pierre-Percée enough: go stand-up paddling or canoeing! It's an unforgettable experience that will make you feel "very small" among its countless coves and inlets. As you paddle along, you'll find yourself calm and refreshed.
Swimming is prohibited on Lac de Pierre-Percée, but permitted this summer on Lac de la Plaine.
Dive into our pools
Saint-dié-des-Vosges and Raon l'ÉtapeSaint-dié-des-Vosges and Raon l'Étape
If you're looking for relaxation and well-being, our sauna, hammam, balneotherapy with outdoor pool and solarium will be your precious vacation allies. Let yourself relax! Whether you're a couple or a group of friends, the Aqua Nova America aqualudic center in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges welcomes you to 3 swimming areas for all.
If you're coming with your family, you might prefer the large outdoor pool with a range of games suitable for any age, or the aquatic area with its currents, bubbles, mini-toboggan and baby-swimming area! A convivial moment to be enjoyed without moderation!
In Raon l'Etape, a large outdoor swimming pool, equipped with a relaxation area and close to the city-park, welcomes you all summer long on the banks of the Meurthe for a relaxing family day out.
Waterfalls and rivers
How about conquering our magnificent waterfalls? They have to be earned, so you'll have to walk a little way in the shade of the fir trees to get there, but once you're there, you'll be able to enjoy their freshness and beauty! The perfect opportunity for a picnic with family or friends, places like : cascade du Rudlin, des Molières or de la Crache, from one end of the territory to the another, breathe!
When the heat is too much, head for the « défilé de Straiture », a remarkable forest where a small river nicknamed « la Glacière » meanders through the landscape. Aptly named, it's the perfect place to dip your toes in!
To enjoy ...
2 steps from home!
Gérardmer's unmissable lake boasts a magnificent area where swimming and water sports are a joy for all! The newly renovated Olympic swimming pool is also just a stone's throw away.
And on the Moselle side, just a few kilometers from Lac de Pierre Percée, the Langatte leisure park offers a swimming area with a waterslide, a green beach and a sandy descent into the water, accessible all summer long. An indoor swimming pool and relaxation area are located next door.
