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FRANCE
Vosges Tips: The Vosges mountains is a range in central western
Europe, characterized by fine forests
on the lower slopes , open pasturages above and rounded summits of an uniform
attitude. Easy to get in by the highways from Germany, Belgium and France.
From Holland its only an couple hours by car. We walked here in 1987 (!) and as a result of taking
(too) little water, while high temperatures and burning sun, we drank about 8
bottles Oranginas lemonade p/p at the first occasion to do so. That’s why we
called ourselves “ the Oranginas”, thereafter. Maps:
Good walking maps available everywhere in the region. Accommodation:
plenty: hotels, pensions, Gites d’étappe, chambre d’hôtes , Gites ruraux, at
the farm, at a castle, whatever you want ( to pay). |
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Easter:
a criss-cross trail at the Vosges mountains. L’ascension du Grand Ballon, le Parc Regional des
Ballons, la gastronomie formidable et le vin! Height: 300-1247 m. Day 1: Munster - Buhl Day 2: Buhl - Moos Day 3: Moos - Sewen Day 4: Sewen - Ballon d’Alsace ( 1247m.) Day 5: Ballon d’Alsace - St.e Marie sur….. On the route: heavy climbs on - at Easter - yellow mea-dows, and sometimes a little bit
of snow at the higher parts. Continuously great views! |
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Near Sewen |