Circuit des Frémis

Stages
Office de tourisme de St Maurice s/ Moselle
Auberge du Langenberg
Auberge du Gazon Vert-gîte d'étape
Auberge du Gustiberg
Gite de la ferme du Bergenbach
Caracteristics

Difficulty ratingVery difficult

Distance (in km) 62.7

Elevation gain + (in m) 2688

Elevation loss - (in m) 2688

Length (3.5 km/h) - hiking on a 5 days tour: 18h

along the way
Day Nr. 1
Ballon d'Alsace, Jeanne d'Arc, statue
GPS data - 47.82055,6.83450

The Ballon d'Alsace Ballon extends over the regions of Lorraine, Franche-Comte and Alsace. The Ballon d'Alsace is located in the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges as well as in the the nature reserve of the Ballons Comtois. For over 30 years this pea

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Virgin of Alsace at the Ballon
GPS data - 47.80267,6.84885

Located 1247m above sea level, the Ballon d'Alsace offers in summer: hiking, biking, the so called Cani-rando (accompanied by a dog), paragliding, climbing trees (acrobranch)

In winter it is one of the largest ski resorts of the Vosges and a snow park, more

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Langenberg Inn
GPS data - 47.80657,6.85904


Overlooking the Doller
The inn of Langenberg is on the Alsatian side of the Ballon d'Alsace, nearby Franche-Comté (Belfort is at 30 km) and the Lorraine Region (Remiremont is at 40km). The place offers a panoramic view over the Vallée de Masevaux and Sewen.

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Day Nr. 2
Virgin of Alsace at the Ballon
GPS data - 47.80267,6.84885

Located 1247m above sea level, the Ballon d'Alsace offers in summer: hiking, biking, the so called Cani-rando (accompanied by a dog), paragliding, climbing trees (acrobranch)

In winter it is one of the largest ski resorts of the Vosges and a snow park, more

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Ballon d'Alsace, Jeanne d'Arc, statue
GPS data - 47.82055,6.83450

The Ballon d'Alsace Ballon extends over the regions of Lorraine, Franche-Comte and Alsace. The Ballon d'Alsace is located in the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges as well as in the the nature reserve of the Ballons Comtois. For over 30 years this pea

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Relaxing on the lake front of lake perches
GPS data - 47.84626,6.92312

The Lake Perches, also called Sternsee (lake of the stars), is located in an old glacial cirque at 1000 meters altitude. Its name isn't due to the fish of the same name but to a transmission error. It should have been called “Bers”, the name of a pasture nearb

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Auberge gite du Gazon Vert
GPS data - 47.85219,6.92745
An exceptional natural site
The Gazon Vert lodge is situated at 928m in a greenery surrounding. The traditional construction has been preserved as well as the view from above over the Storckensohn valley. Gazon Vert is different from the other lodges of the H...
Day Nr. 3
Gazon vert pasture (chaume)
GPS data - 47.85609,6.92295
The Gazon Vert pasture is situated in an glacial circus. The site is surrounded by big fallen rocks. Water is flowing from a peat bog to a cascade below.
Rouge-Gazon pasture (chaume)
GPS data - 47.85425,6.91699
The Rouge-Gazon pastures dominates the Perches lake. It may have its name from a bloddy battle taking place here during the Thirty Years War and the red grass.
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GPS data - 47.89331,6.92850
A breathtaking panorama
L'Auberge du Gustiberg is situated on a height of 980m and offers a great view of the Thur valley and the Bussang mountain pass, the natural border between Alsace and Lorraine. It is also a good spot for paragliding.

An institution
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Day Nr. 4
Ramblers to Drumont
GPS data - 47.90178,6.92233

The Drumont is the highest peak of the Vosges massif (1200 m) and offers a wide panorama of the Alsace and Lorraine. From its viewpoint you have a beautiful view of the Ballon d'Alsace, the Ross Mountain, the Grand Ballon and you may even see the Bernese Alps.

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Vol libre depuis le Drumont
GPS data - 47.90244,6.91711

The high pasture Drumont is a starting point for experienced paragliders because the slope is very low and the air currents extremely changeable.

Bergenbach Inn
GPS data - 47.91188,6.95456
A breathtaking view
The Bergenbach farmer's lodge is located on the western flank of the Thur valley at 800 m altitude. The lodge offers a view of the Vosges peaks and the village of Fellering Oderen in the valley.

Since 1978
 Jacques Simon and Marlene K
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Day Nr. 5
Larcenaire ski resort
GPS data - 47.90080,6.86560

The Larcenaie ski resort offers a stunning views of Bussang. Summer and winter, the site offers a great number of activities such as snowshoeing and tobogganing or ski jumping on a synthetic track.

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View of the Bussang village
GPS data - 47.88561,6.85436

The popular theatre (Theatre du peuple) Bussang, is the part of the french national stages "Scène Nationale", and a unique place. With its opening to the forest this place is known far beyond the country's borders. The originality of the place and the fantasti

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Popular theatre
GPS data - 47.88219,6.84732

The popular theatre (Theatre du peuple) Bussang, is the part of the french national stages "Scène Nationale", and a unique place. With its opening to the forest this place is known far beyond the country's borders. The originality of the place and the fantasti

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