A trip to the Southern Vosges

Swimming, hiking and nature outings

Once you’ve chosen your accommodation, the vacation spirit is almost instantaneous. At Les Ballastières, days often begin outdoors. The light passing through the trees, the fresh morning air, the first steps towards the lake… everything reminds you that you’re in a place where life is more lived outside than inside. From the terrace of a mobile home, you can sometimes catch a glimpse of the lake; from a pitch, you can hear campers taking their time over breakfast.

Here, vacations follow a simple, pleasant rhythm. Children quickly head off to the beach or pool, while parents set up the towels, prepare for a walk or just let themselves be carried away by the mood of the day. The lake invites you to take a dip, but also to spend some quiet time reading, chatting, lying in the sun or watching the kids play. Those who prefer to be active will easily find something to fill their day: fishing, hiking, cultural visits…

The Vosges du Sud offers a real diversity of activities around the campsite. You can go from a quiet morning at Les Ballastières to an outing to Lac du Malsaucy, a hike to La Planche des Belles Filles, or a stroll through the surrounding villages. This mix of nature, lakes and discovery makes for very different days, without ever having to travel too far. It’s a destination that appeals as much to families as to couples, or to travelers looking for a breath of fresh air away from the daily grind.

At the end of the afternoon, everyone returns to their lodgings as an anchor point. In the mobile homes, people settle down to prepare their meals, dry their swimsuits or simply enjoy the terrace. On the pitches, the atmosphere is created around the table, the barbecue or preparing the bikes for the next day. The unusual tents add a touch of adventure without having to carry all your gear. Each option has its own charm and allows you to enjoy your vacation at your own pace, depending on what you’re looking for.

The Les Ballastières campsite is unique in that you can organize a very active vacation, or, on the contrary, days devoted entirely to the outdoors, without feeling obliged to choose one or the other. Some will spend hours at the water’s edge, others will alternate between swimming, strolling and sightseeing. In the evening, the same feeling often returns: that of having spent a simple, pleasant day, with just the right amount of space, nature and freedom.