Sport

A cycling and spa day in the Bruche Valley
By Laurène Philippot

Watch out, good plan! The Bruche Valley Tourist Office offers a number of different themed day trips. I tried out the Vell’Ness day, which combines cycling and wellness. A pretty ideal program, don’t you think? My summary I liked I liked a little less Vel’Ness Day in the Bruche Valley The Vel’Ness day is available […]

Hike to the Mutzig Rock and the Stone door in Bruche Valley
By Laurène Philippot

Are you looking for a beautiful hike in the Vosges with magnificent panoramic views? I’ve got just the thing for you with this loop hike in the Bruche Valley, which is one of my favorite hikes in Alsace! This sporty hike from Lutzelhouse takes you to the Rocher de Mutzig, from where you’ll have an […]

What to do on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin?
By Laurène Philippot

After the Canal de la Sarre, here’s an article dedicated to the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, which we know well in Alsace. It’s one of the classic places for bike rides from Strasbourg, for example! It links Vitry-le-François en Marne to Strasbourg, but I’m going to concentrate here on the Alsace and Moselle […]

Autour du Canal” cycling loop in the Sundgau (40km)
By Laurène Philippot

How about discovering the Sundgau region by bike? Here’s a lovely 40km loop bike ride, which will give you a good overview of this pretty corner of the south of the region. My summary I liked I liked a little less The Sundgau, a great playground for cyclists The Sundgau is particularly well-suited to cycling: […]

What can you do on the Saar Canal?
By Laurène Philippot

The Canal des Houillères de la Sarre, also known simply as the Canal de la Sarre, is a 65km-long canal linking Grosbliederstroff (between Sarreguemines in Lorraine and Saarbrücken in Germany) to Gondrexange (Lorraine), passing through Alsace bossue.a This canal dates back to the 19th century and was built to transport coal from the Lorraine coalfields. […]

Walk on the Schauinsland in the Black Forest (Germany)
By Laurène Philippot

Are you ready to discover one of the most beautiful landscapes around Freiburg in Germany? A stroll through Schauinsland is a great way to admire the panoramic views of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and enjoy the surrounding nature. My summary I liked I liked a little less A mountain in the Schwarzwald near Freiburg The […]

Col’Attitude 2026: Everything you need to know about car-free mountain biking
By Laurène Philippot

Want to climb a Vosges mountain pass without a car? That’s the Col’Attitude 2026 concept! Take advantage of 11 free dates between June and September to climb the peaks of Alsace and the Vosges at your own pace, by road bike or VAE. Here’s the full calendar and my tips for this unmissable “slow tourism” […]

Where to go horseback riding in Alsace?
By Laurène Philippot

Are you looking for a stable for horseback riding in Alsace? Here are some of the equestrian tourism centers I’ve tried out and recommend in every respect! Cheval Alsace at Champ du Feu (Vosges mountains) Cheval Alsace is an equestrian tourism center located in Champ du Feu. Their location, at 1000m of altitude, is fabulous: […]

What to do in winter in Alsace? 10 ideas for activities
By Laurène Philippot

What to do in Alsace in winter? Let me reassure you: even if it’s not the best time to visit Alsace (with the obvious exception of the unmissable Alsatian Christmas markets), there are plenty of things to do! In winter, we tend to go for nature activities to take advantage of the snow in the […]