The Southern Vosges
The southern Vosges Mountains stretch around a hundred kilometres between Passavant-la Rochère and La Planche des Belles Filles. Fougerolles lies at the heart of this region in the north of the Haute-Saône département, providing a base for some fantastic outings.
Go hiking in the unspoilt landscape of the Mille Étangs region.
Pamper yourself at the thermal baths in Luxeuil-Les-Bains and reap the benefits of its healing waters.
Enjoy an extensive range of local products: Fougerolles cherries, Luxeuil ham, Munster cheese, etc.
Travel the Route des Chalots in search of local scenery and craftsmanship
Admire the majestic Chapelle Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp designed by Le Corbusier
Gaze into the depths of the source of the Planey river in Anjeux with its myriad shades of blue.
Get away from it all on a number of signposted bike routes with greenery on all sides. And for the more daring among you…
Take on the legendary Planche des Belles Filles ascent, a stage finish in the 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 Tour de France
and final arrival of the Tour de France Femmes 2022.
There are so many great things to see in the Southern Vosges
On the must-do list
The Route des Chalots
Chalots are small wooden buildings near farms where farmers once stored their valuables. They are a quintessential part of local rural heritage in the Southern Vosges.
Follow this 120km signposted tourist trail between the départements of Vosges and Haute-Saône and discover our rich heritage with rolling countryside, typical local architecture, majestic forests, quality craftsmanship, and so much more.
The Route des Chalots is an unmissable experience that can be enjoyed by foot, bike, car or on horseback!
Luxeuil-les-Bains
After you’ve visited the Distillerie Paul Devoille, why not take a look around Luxeuil-Les-Bains.
It offers extraordinary Renaissance architecture, renowned thermal baths, a magnificent basilica and a relaxed pace of life.
In summer, make sure you visit the famous night market held every Tuesday with its fantastic atmosphere!
Every year, artists from all over France come to play at the Les Pluralies music festival held in a cloister with a magical atmosphere.
Also worth a visit
3 km away
Relive the history of cherry-growing and distilling pioneers
3 km away
This animal park is home to sika deer, chamois, mouflons, ibexes, lamas, and much more.
20 km away
Lakes, peat bogs and woodland – a hiker’s paradise.
41 km away
Le Corbusier’s masterpiece – an exceptionally lit chapel with a minimalist design
Tourist office
To help you plan your stay in Fougerolles and the Southern Vosges.