Discover Lake Gérardmer
Gérardmer is a fabulous playground for a wide range of summer and winter activities. Discover this charming town. The town and surrounding area are full of remarkable places to discover with the whole family, close to the campsite near Lac de Gérardmer. Domaine des Bans.
What family activities are available in Gérardmer in summer?
Gérardmer is also known as ” the pearl of the Vosges “. And with good reason: its glacial lake is a summer and winter tourist attraction. But there’s more to Gérardmer than its lake. It’s also a charming, lively town surrounded by beautiful scenery, wild lakes including Lac de Longemer, and picturesque villages. Gérardmer is the perfect destination for exploring a welcoming region offering fresh air and wide open spaces.
Lac de Gérardmer is an ideal place for water sports. You can choose to swim, pedal, row or sail! In summer, you can swim on the lake’s supervised beaches, pedal-boat, kayak, sail and more. You can also fish in the lakes.
If you’re not into water sports, don’t worry, you can walk the 5-kilometer trail around Lac de Gérardmer . It’s a great way to spend some family time and discover the lake’s wildest spots.
Finally, cycling enthusiasts have not been forgotten. The Tourisme Hautes Vosges website offers eight mountain bike circuits of varying levels, for an immersive experience in the heart of the Vosges countryside.
What to do around Gérardmer near the campsite?
From the Domaine des Bans campsite, enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of Lake Gérardmer from the Mérelle observatory. This wooden spiral watchtower has 85 steps and was created in the 1960s by scouts. At an altitude of almost 900 metres, it offers panoramic views of the lake and the town.
Just a stone’s throw away, the Mérelle waterfall has also become one of the region’s must-see attractions. This 5-metre-high waterfall plunges into Lake Gérardmer to create a breathtaking spectacle.
Between the campsite in the Vosges and Gérardmer, don’t miss Saut des Cuves, a remarkable little corner of nature, ideal for a family getaway. This natural site is formed by the Vologne River, which cascades through large granite boulders.
A vacation in this beautiful region is also an opportunity to discover genuine Vosges linen, whose reputation extends far beyond France’s borders. Around Gérardmer and the 4-star campsite, you’ll find linen woven in the Vosges, then bleached, dyed and finally made up and sold direct from producer to consumer.
Stay at camping Domaine des Bans near Gérardmer
The Vosges is an ideal destination for a family vacation in the heart of nature, in an exceptional setting.
Take advantage of the privileged geographical location of the Domaine des Bans campsite at Lac de Gerardmer .
Discover at your own pace all the must-see sites in the region, such as Corcieux, Lac de Gérardmer, Colmar, Château de Haut Koenigsbourg, etc.
The Domaine des Bans campsite offers comfortable mobile home rentals and gite accommodation, adapted to your needs and budget, or nature pitches for open-air vacations.
At the heart of the Corcieux campsite, you’ll enjoy 3 natural lakes, an aquatic area with heated swimming pool and many other attractions (playgrounds, kids’ club, evening entertainment, etc.).
Looking for a change of scenery, fresh air and wide open spaces? Look no further than our Domaine des Bans campsite near Gérardmer for a rejuvenating stay in the Vosges between winding roads, lakes and mountains, to visit and enjoy our family campsite and our beautiful region. Gérardmer is a destination to discover in all seasons. You can discover it in summer, but also in winter, with its ski resorts and charming valley villages in the heart of the Hautes Vosges.