La Croix-Aux-Mines, a region in the Vosges department of France, is characterized by its mountainous terrain, dense forests, and serene lakes. This diverse landscape provides a setting for several outdoor activities like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. The area features high-altitude meadows, unique stubble landscapes, and natural water bodies, offering varied environments for outdoor exploration.
La Croix-Aux-Mines offers a variety of routes for outdoor enthusiasts. Across several sports, including hiking,…
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10
riders
38.5km
03:05
1,010m
1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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126
riders
53.9km
03:46
1,030m
1,030m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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69
riders
43.8km
02:58
720m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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67
riders
33.7km
02:31
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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668
riders
67.9km
03:29
1,140m
1,140m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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483
riders
71.0km
03:38
1,190m
1,190m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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178
riders
95.3km
04:47
1,510m
1,510m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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126
riders
35.9km
01:48
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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115
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33.2km
03:17
890m
890m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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22
riders
32.3km
03:32
1,200m
1,200m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

9
riders
17.7km
01:35
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
26.7km
02:31
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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200
hikers
11.1km
03:20
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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60
hikers
7.77km
02:19
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55
hikers
12.6km
03:44
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44
hikers
7.60km
02:19
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
hikers
21.3km
07:34
810m
810m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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14
hikers
5.07km
02:00
220m
210m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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13
hikers
4.71km
01:58
220m
220m
Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5
hikers
10.6km
03:55
400m
400m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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20
runners
10.4km
01:39
540m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

22
runners
12.3km
01:29
380m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

23
runners
17.4km
02:20
700m
700m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

21
runners
15.6km
02:03
650m
660m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
14.4km
01:19
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
23.1km
02:18
720m
720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3
riders
25.4km
02:16
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
48.2km
03:41
1,120m
1,120m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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La Croix-Aux-Mines offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region's diverse landscape in the Vosges department provides varied environments for exploration.
The region offers numerous hiking trails, with the Gazon du Faing nature reserve being a highlight for its panoramic views and unique high stubble landscapes. Other notable areas for walks include the surroundings of Lac Blanc and Lac du Forlet. More details are available in the Hiking around La Croix-Aux-Mines guide.
La Croix-Aux-Mines and its surroundings in the Vosges massif offer opportunities for road cycling. Routes can include scenic asphalt roads through picturesque valleys. Information on specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around La Croix-Aux-Mines guide.
Mountain biking in La Croix-Aux-Mines features trails ranging in difficulty, offering superb viewpoints over valleys, high-altitude meadows, and forest passages. Some routes may include a mix of asphalt and forest paths. Explore options in the MTB Trails around La Croix-Aux-Mines guide.
The region offers varied terrain, and some routes, particularly those suitable for touring or hybrid bikes, can be enjoyed by families. These routes often provide a succession of panoramas over various municipalities. The Cycling around La Croix-Aux-Mines guide may offer suitable options.
The region is characterized by its mountainous terrain, featuring high-altitude meadows, dense forests, and several serene lakes. Key natural attractions include the Gazon du Faing nature reserve, Lac Blanc, and Lac du Forlet. These features contribute to the diverse natural environment of the Vosges Massif.
La Croix-Aux-Mines has a historical dimension due to its ancient silver mines, active since the 15th century. A mining museum and a show mine, Mine St Joseph, allow visitors to explore the historical significance of silver mining in the region.
Hiking in the high-altitude areas, such as the Gazon du Faing, is particularly pleasant in summer due to cooler temperatures. The varied terrain supports cycling throughout milder seasons. Specific conditions depend on the activity and elevation.
La Croix-Aux-Mines has attracted more than 51,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars. There are 9 total routes recorded across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes around La Croix-Aux-Mines, Hiking around La Croix-Aux-Mines, and MTB Trails around La Croix-Aux-Mines. Additional guides cover touring cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and mountaineering.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of La Croix-Aux-Mines is lacroixauxmines.fr. This site provides general information about the municipality.
The region features several beautiful lakes. Lac Blanc is a large mountain lake where fishing is allowed with a license, though swimming is prohibited. Lac du Forlet is another picturesque lake with rest benches, surrounded by steep mountains.

