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Chalet Les Cascadelles

   Gerbépal, Vosges   
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DESCRIPTION & EQUIPMENT

The chalet is situated in Gerbépal in our green and tree-covered property (5000 sqm) on a small hill overlooking two fish ponds. There is a terrace and a garden of 100 sqm to your exclusive use. The chalet is suitable 4 persons, the perfect place for a family with two kids.

 

On a surface of 49 m2 there are:

Living room / kitchen: living room with corner bench and 2 chairs, dining table, armchair, fully equipped kitchen with sink, refrigerator, electric double cooker, electric mini oven, microwave, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, Crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils for 4 persons

 

Double room: 1 double bed (140 x 190) 2 side tables + lamps, wardrobe

Twin room: 2 Single beds (90 x 190) 1 table + chair, bookcase

Bathroom with shower and WC, wardrobe, towel holder, hairdryer

Entrance area: storage for hiking equipment, cupboard, vacuum cleaner, clothes dryer + staples, iron and ironing board

Baby equipment (bed and chair) on request

 

The cottage is classified with 2 stars.

 

Outside area

 

- Terrace and garden of 100 sqm

   to your exclusive use- Terrace furniture,

   table + 4 chairs,  2 loungers

- Barbecue with utensils

- Parking on the ground

- Covered bicycle parking

- Storage for ski equipment

 

 

Included in the rental fee:

Bed linen, towels ( with a min. stay of 1 week )

Wifi Surf & Clic

See additional costs under

                               The cottage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restaurants/drugstores/supermarkets

Gérardmer: 10 km

Corcieux: 4,5 km

Anould: 5,3 km

​There is a bakery in Gerbépal and a small shop where you can get local products (cheese, sausages, meat, drinks and fruits of the season) as well as some 'basic food supplies' like bread, butter, milk, coffee..

 

 

 

Room For Rent

For those who want to stay only 1 or 2 nights, we propose a room with a separate shower / WC in our house.

 

Room with double bed (140 x 190) for 2 persons

at 30 EURO per night 

 

 

 

For further information,

please call us or send us an email

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SERVICES

SERVICES

Private parking place

in the courtyard

Final cleaning

Deposit for the final cleaning of the location: 30 euros. The deposit will be paid back on departure day when the chalet will be returned cleaned.

huge, private garden

in front of the chalet

Linen and towels free of charge

Linen and towels

( 2 per person ) will be met available free of charge at a minimum stay of 1 week.

Storage place for bikes and ski-equipment
access to a lockable hut behind the chalet 
Free WIFI Acces

Under the heading description you will find detailed information on services and equipment as well as photos

GALLERY
REGION

Winter activities

Biathlon, snowkite, toboggan, ice skating

Cross-country skiing
3 cross-country skiing areas and 50 km of snowshoe trails around Gérardmer
Downhill Ski
4 ski stations around Gérardmer and the ski station La Bresse in the immediate vicinity
Culture
Museums, Expositions, Parcs and the alsatian villages
Wine Route
Discover the Alsatian wine route. It is one of the oldest in France. It winds over 170 km from north to south through 70 typical wine villages, which are among the most beautiful in Alsace.
Summer activities
Water sports in and on the lake of Gérardmer and Longemer, horse riding, paragliding, climbing, Nordic Walking, trail and much more.

Hiking
Hiking trails, adventure trails, family and sports hiking trails, over 350 km of marked hiking trails, maintained by Club Vosgien.
Bicycle
All around Gérardmer there are many cycle paths for family outings, cycle tracks for sports tours and 300 km of marked trails where you can enjoy yourself with your off-road bike.

The  region

Terrific views, beautiful, quiet landscapes, various sports activities in summer and winter, thrills. In the Vosges everyone finds something for his taste and rhythm.

Tips and suggestions for great experiences in the region :

 

The hiking trail 'route des crêtes'

Once it was a strategic line, today the 'Route des crêtes' of the High Vosges is one of the most beautiful hiking trails.

The 77 km long ridge road offers a very special natural experience, a magnificient  view over the Rheinebene, the Black Forest and the Bernese Alps. The pass road runs between 940 and 1400 m from the Col de Bonhomme in the north to the Grand Ballon in the south. The long-distance walk GR 5 runs parallel to the ridge. This unique itinerary gives the hiker the opportunity to admire the characteristic landscape with its mountain lakes and discover the flora and fauna of the Vosges.

Note: the road is open from May to November depending on the weather.

 

Waterfalls of Tendon

Drive to the parking lot of the small waterfall between Tendon and Gérardmer. Your will find the car park at the end of a forest path, next to the small waterfall. (It falls in 2 cascades in the creek ‘Scouet’ ) From there, go down to the bridge, cross it and start your hike.

Once again precisely: the small forest path goes from the D11 between Docelles and Le Tholy. The marking of the trails was just renewed. You have to follow the "small red caps" to get to the big waterfall. A timeless hiking experience. As in a fairyland, you will discover the large waterfall in the middle of the forest. It is 32 m high and falls down in 3 successive cascades

You can climb up to the top and enjoy a wonderful panorama. You can easily go back over a forest path..

You should count for this walk of 7 km, 1 hour and 30 minutes. This walk is easy and very pleasant, suitable for families with children and very popular during the hot summer months.

The cascade de Tendon, is the longest waterfall of the Vosges and a wonderful oasis of freshness at 600 m altitude. In front of the big waterfall, in the middle of the forest, there is a beautiful clearing with a pond, the perfect place for a picnic.

 

The moors of Lispach

 

Picturesque is the moorish lake of Lispach in the valley in front of the wooded mountainsides. An interesting contrast is the quiet moor of Machais with its rare flora.

 

The moors of Lispach and la Ténine in La Bresse, are classified as "nature reserves". The footpath around the lake of Lispach is equipped with instructional panels on the formation of moors.

Lac de Gérardmer

 

The lake of Gérardmer is a mountain lake at 660 m altitude. With 155 hectares it is the largest natural lake in the Vosges and Lorraine.

Around the lake there is a circular hiking trail of over 6 km, which can be surrounded on foot or by bike. Water sports enthusiasts will be offered a wide range of different activities.

  • Sailing

  • Rowing

  • Windsurfing

  • Canoe kayak

  • Pedalboat

  • Solar powered cruise ship

Note: Bathing on the beach of ‘Union Nautique’ from June to September..

 

Lac de Longemer

 

The river Vologne flows through the mountain lake and supplies the sea surface of 76 ha with fresh water. The surrounding mountains form the scenic background and the natural water's edge of the Lac de Longemer. The lake is 1950 m long, 550 m wide and 34 m deep.

 

Since 2002, the lake and its surroundings have been classified as a 'remarkable site' and thus protected, so that its beauty and originality remain intact.

 

Le Saut des Cuves

 

Waterfalls in the valley of the lakes. The wild creek 'Vologne' falls in several cascades over large granite blocks. From the protruding rocks, you can see the waterfalls particularly well. Not far from it, you can discover the Pont des Fées, rebuilt in 1782, the stone Charlemagne (the legend tells that his horse has left an imprint here) and the islands Marie Louise.

 

Maybe you are looking for a sporting activity…

​Cycling

 

Lovers of cycling, mountains and 100 mountain passes ( les cent cols ) are at the right place!

Small forest paths, magnificent panorama on the highways, hilly stretches or perhaps rather flat. Here you have endless possibilities and the agony of choice.

For lovers of mountain passes: There are 400 passes to climb! Expand your collection in the Vosges.

Let yourself be seduced by the beautiful nature and mountain scenery when cycling with your family or on a challenging course.

 

La Voie Verte des Hautes Vosges

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The 'voie verte' of the High Vosges is one of the most beautiful bike trails in France.

 

The attraction of the track is due to several factors. The entire route of around 50 km runs along a former railway line, so that the trail is nowhere interrupted by road traffic or local transit. In addition, the course has a balanced gradient (rather level). It is very scenic since the cycle path is embedded in the mountains of the Vosges, which are up to 1000 meters high, and it passes through a quiet and relaxing area with small villages.

 

Worth a visit: The town of Remiremont where numerous street cafés invite you to linger.

 

Pedestrians and skaters can also use them. Only motorized traffic is denied access.

Mountainbike

There are over 300 km marked cycle paths for family trips or trails.

​Bike paths with the mountainbike

Le domaine de Gérardmer, there are 8 marked cycle paths over 80 km, all difficulties

Le domaine de Xonrupt offers you 2 marked cycle paths over 21 km and 9 signposted hiking trails over 200 km (departure on the Col du Surceneux)

La Trace vosgienne is a marked cycle track over 42.5 km on the mountain ridge between Basse-sur-le-Rupt and Xonrupt-Longemer. Championships are held here in July

The domain of the 3 sites regroups 200 km and 14 circuits.

You can get maps and guides at the Gérardmer-Xonrupt tourist offices (Office de Tourisme)

Excursions with the mountainbike at Gerbépal :

Col d’osseux (east of Gerbépal)

Massif de Belbriette

Le sentier des roches dans le massif des Vosges

The rocky path: an extraordinary hike

 

The hike along the rocky path, with the most beautiful views of the massif, is a must. The path begins at the Col de la Schlucht, the border between Lorraine and Alsace. It is a stretching alpine hike around the Hohneck massif. Goosebumps are guaranteed! Mountain boots are compulsory for this challenging path. In case of bad weather this hike can not be done. It is a 12 km path with a height difference of 300 m. The hike can be made in 3 hours and 30 minutes depending on physical and sporting conditions. Children under 12 years of age should not be taken on this trail. Do not forget to take enough water with you.

 

Chamois, Munster and the Hohneck summit

The rocky path is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in France and its diversity is impressive. You can watch the chamois, go up to the heights in the afternoon, taste the delicious Munster cheese in the Marcairie du Frankenthal (open from june to october), visit the Grotte Dagobert and then return to Hohneck. If you still have strength and passion, you can go down to the Schiessrothried lake and return via Wormspel.

When you have arrived at the summit of Hohneck, you can take a break in the Auberge, which is located at 1366 m. There is a fantastic view, sometimes up to the Alps!

You can then reach your starting point over a very easy way. A loop takes you to the glacier of Frankenthal. From there you will see the path that you have taken before. Continue along the Skidomaine Trois Four towards the Col de la Schlucht. 

Enjoy yourself. You will be impressed.

 

 

 

The stone-field of Barbey-Seroux

The stone-field  is situated on a forest clearing surrounded by conifers. It is fascinating generations. Legends are spinning around this chaotic accumulation of stones.

Located on the heights of the Barbey-Seroux commune, the stone-field  attracts numerous visitors each year to admire this wonder of nature. How do you explain the origin and arrangement of these stones on this small field? So far there is no definitive and conclusive explanation. 

 

Barefoot hiking at Lac Blanc

Take your shoes off and experience the nature ... ..in the heart of the Vosges, between the Weinstrasse and the Höhenstrasse, very close to the adventure park Lac Blanc!

Well-being guaranteed!

Walking barefoot means feeling  the earth under your feet, a lost sensation in our lives ...... Walking barefoot means changing your gait, awakening your senses and becoming one with nature!

The walk goes over 1.2 km on a natural forest floor and a variety of different materials such as sand, stones, pebbly gravel, wood, bark, pine cones etc. On the way there are numerous sensory and pedagogical instructions and games. At the reception area you can leave your shoes and wash your feet after the walk.

Dogs are not allowed. If you want to dry your feet afterwards, you should bring a small towel !!

How about a bit of culture ?

Saboterie des lacs

Arts & Crafts

The craft of yesterday has changed into handicrafts. The wooden shoes of the past are now becoming decorative objects. - Open all year from Monday to Friday. In July and August also on Saturdays - The tour of the workshop is free. - Sales on site.

 

Walk in Colmar, the litte Venice

The little Venice is the district of the former tanners and fishermen, with beautiful colorful houses along the canals.

The walk through these lively and colorful streets of this town will certainly please you. A very special event is the Christmas market in December. Colmar is located on the Alsace wine route between Kaysersberg and Eguisheim

Gastronomy: The 'flammekueche', with onion and bacon. The Alsatian "Tokay" * is a Pinot Gris grown since the Middle Ages.

 

 

The typical alsatian villages

 

The Alsace is the most flowery region in France! On the Alsace Wine Route, all windows are decorated with geraniums. Cobblestone streets and city walls as in the Middle Ages. A picture book collection. We recommend you to visit: Ribeauvillé, Colmar, Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg ..

On the wine route are numerous wineries. Do not miss the cellars called "Terre et Vin au Pays de Colmar" and let the secrets of the Alsatian wine be explained by passionate wine-growers ....

Storks in Munster

Walk through Munster

  • The stork, the symbolic animal, is again present in the Alsace. It is now protected and can be observed on the top of the roofs all around the market place.

  • Munster is located between Colmar and the Col de la Schlucht. Take the D 417 which leads you directly to the market place. The parking lot is sign-posted and very close.

 

 

Monkey mountain in Kintzheim

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the 200 Berber monkeys who live completely free in a 24 ha forest area !

Here a male is lovingly carrying a baby, there two females cultivate the fur, a little further down some acrobatic young animals are playing over the pool ....

You will be amazed by the excellent observation possibilities and the direct contact to the monkeys.

The circular route is 800 m long. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the park. www.montagnedessinges.com

The ornithological station for raptors is only a 20-minute walk away.

La Volerie des Aigles

The ornithological station for raptors in Kintzheim offers an impressive and moving spectacle: a flight show with the world's largest birds of prey in the castle ruins of Kintzheim. A unique opportunity to get as close to the animals as it is not possible in the wild. In front of this medieval backdrop, the world's most beautiful birds of prey fly just a few centimeters past the audience. On the program is a gripping show with the artifacts of the Black Kite, theflights of buzzards and vultures and the encounter with the Andean condor www.voleriedesaigles.com

The silver mines of Ste Marie aux Mines

he small town is situated in a valley on the river Lièpvrette. The town still bears the name Val d'Argent (Silver Valley )

The mineral resources and exploitation of the Alsatian town are the main characteristics of the city and created jobs for 3000 miners.

 

Two former silver mines can be visited. The mines of St-Barthélemy and St-Louis-Eisenthür invite visitors to a exploration tour far below the surface of the earth.

 

The tour of the silver mine takes 3 hours. Solid footwear and warm clothing, for the cold and slightly damp underground corridors are necessary.

 

Especially for children it is a great pleasure to hike with the helmet and coat through the dark corridors of the former mines. Guided tours are offered for this experience.

 

 

Confiserie des Hautes-Vosges Plainfaing

 

Over 200,000 visitors in 2014 .... The famous sweets from the Vosges. Which child, small or large, does not dream of visiting a candy factory?

Free guided tour (about 1 hour) with tasting and possibility to purchase.

Daily from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm (except Saturdays and holidays)

Free parking. Disabled access.

 

CANDY-MUSEUM

Take the opportunity to visit the Candy Museum: history of the production process and sweets from our childhood.

 

Do you need thrills and stimulation ?

Climbing on the Martinswand

 

The rocks of the Martinswand have a height of 20 to 60 m. Here you will find some of the most difficult free climbing tracks in France. The climbing area of ​​the rough and solid granite walls consists essentially of four rock massifs: summit boom, small Matterhorn, Martinswand and Straßburger Wall. The granite promises nice friction and the small edges require a good foot technique. The 'La Martinswand' is by no means just for extreme sports climbers, because there are many worthwhile tracks in the III to IV degree. The wall is exemplary protected in terms of free climbing.

Acces to the Martinswand

The Martinswand is located on the alsatian side of the Vosges mountains, just a few kilometers from Colmar. From Colmar take the direction Munster (D 417) and the Col de la Schlucht (1135m). Take the turnoff to the south on the Route des Crêtes (D 430) into the direction of Hohneck, after around 2 km you will see a parking lot on your left side (point 1226 m). From here a small road branches off to the Auberge des Trois-Fours. From the parking lot it is a 20-minute-walk to the entrance of the Martinswand. Stable trekking shoes are recommended.

 

Best climbing period: the summer months.

 

 

Climbing the rock Hans du Lac Blanc

 

​Between 25 and 50 tracks from 4b to 7c. Equipment: sporty      Height: 80 m.

Orientation: SW             Height at the foot of the climbing tracks: 1100 m

Access: 15 steep rise

Further information about climbing rocks in the Vosges in the guide 'Sandsteinfelsen in the Vosges' www.tmms-verlag.de

 

Lac Blanc Adventure Park

 

The adventure park in Orbey on Lake Lac Blanc offers a touch of adventure in the trees. It goes from one tree to another, sometimes at a height of 25 meters ... But do not worry, the courses are secured with rope ladders, Tarzan ropes, nets and hanging bridges, which will allow you to jog your way through nature!

The adventurous fun requires more balance than strength and is almost feasible for everyone (adults, children, groups).  You will soon be able to recover seemingly forgotten reflexes and develop unimagined balance, courage and agility while climbing ladders or go down cable winches.

The Lac Blanc adventure park offers 9 courses of different difficulty levels: on the squirrel course, fox course, rafting course and lynx course you will quickly lose the ground under the feet on the top of the trees.

 

 

Summer toboggan run at the Col de la Schlucht

 

​There is a summer toboggan run on the Col de la Schlucht. There are 2 parallel routes of 850 m length. Difference in altitude 107 m. Children under 1.25 m must be accompanied on the sledge. Children under 3 years are not permitted to go.

 

 

Karting à Gerbépal

Thrills on a circular course of 600 m ...

Wear suit, gloves and helmet and feel like a champion.

You will be given instructions and tips on driving technique and safety before starting the course.

For beginners and professionals

 

KARTING & QUAD

 

 

Winter activities

 

 

Downhill skiing in Gérardmer

​* 21 linked ski slopes over 40 km, among them the longest ski slope in the Vosges: 2900 m

* 19 chairlifts and towing lifts.

 * 1200 parking spaces at the station, free shuttleservice on weekends and during school holidays  from and to the town center.

 * 168 Snow cannons

* Night skiing with illuminated slopes, musically underlined, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm to 10 pm

* Kindergarten with free access to play areas and tobogganing areas.

 * Round trips for cross-country skiers and snowboarders.

* Bars and restaurants await you in the middle of the ski area

 

Information in Gérardmer 

Skischool : 03.29.63.33.23 
Kindergarden : 03.29.60.01.51 
Materialrental : 03.29.60.04.05 
Snowreport 24-hour-service : 03.29.60.90.90 
Weather report : Météo France

 

www.gerardmer-ski.com

Other ski resorts nearby: La Bresse, Les Hautes Navières, La Schlucht, le Lac Blanc, Ventron… 

 

Cross-country skiing

Gérardmer has a very nice cross-country skiing area (30 km): Les Bas Rupts. It is connected to the cross-country ski areas of Xonrupt-Longemer and La Bresse, making it the largest cross-country skiing region in Eastern France.

Cross-country skiers can choose between more than 100 km of cross-country ski trails. 2 red, 2 blue and 3 green slopes provide plenty of variety and fun for all levels of performance. Particularly beautiful is the blue slope "Hauts Rupts" (No. 2), which passes partly through the forest, partly through clearings, past the farms and brooks, and even with a small bistro, where a pleasant break can be made. The course is 5 km long, the difference in altitude is 170 m. The 2nd recommended course is called "Hautes-Vannes" (No. 4). It leads up to an altitude of 1,000 m, is less frequented and has some fast descents during its course. Over 6 km the difference in height is 150 m.

Cross-country skiing in the Vosges - beautiful scenery and an extra portion of oxygen! http://www.gerardmer.net/ski-nordique.php

 

 

Discover the far north !

Discover the farm "la petite Finlande", located at the foot of Lac Noir and admire a pack of Siberian huskies and Scandinavian reindeer.

Take a sleigh ride with reindeers or a hike with huskies. A unique experience in France!

Getting Started: Learn to guide and control a dog sleigh.

Be sure to book in advance  contact@lapetitefinlande.com

 

EVENTS :

 

 

Trophée Andros :In February in St Dié (14 km from the chalet)

Festival International du Film Fantastique  last weekend in January

 * Events and festivals around the lake.

Detailed information on the website of the tourist office in Géradmer http://festival-gerardmer.com

You will find other information on the websites of  the neighbour tourist boards of

La Bresse https://www.labresse.net

Saint Dié des Vosges https://www.vosges-portes-alsace.fr/fr/accueil.php

or the Alsace e.g. Colmar​  https://www.tourisme-colmar.com/fr

GUEST REVIEW

 it was a wonderful time at a wonderful place!everything is to be rated with 100% satisfaction!we will be back!

Nina June 2019  ( via AirBnB ) 

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