라 쁘띠-포스 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

Nestled in a valley between wooded hills, this peaceful village is a gateway to the Vosges. During the First World War, it was close to the front, which is still visible in the area via bunkers, trenches and memorials. Today, Ban-de-Laveline is a popular base for hikers and cyclists, with routes to the Col d’Hermanpaire, the Spitzemberg and the nature reserve around the Tête de Raves. In the village itself, you will find a sober Église Saint-Laurent, a classic Monument aux Morts, and a peaceful atmosphere that invites you to explore.

Originally built in the 12th century, this church was rebuilt and expanded in the 18th century. The square Romanesque bell tower was raised in 1712 and topped with a striking onion-shaped dome, built by Polish carpenters at the initiative of Stanislas Leszczyński, King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine. The church was badly damaged during WWI, but was restored in the 1920s. Inside, you will find stained glass windows by Frères Ott (Strasbourg) and murals in friezes. The church has been protected as a historical monument since 1995.

This impressive First World War cemetery is located in the hamlet of Aux Zières de la Vigne near Bertrimoutier (Vosges). It consists of two parts: a French national necropolis with 966 individual graves, including 12 Russian and 1 Romanian soldier, and a German military cemetery with 6,749 dead, more than 4,000 of whom are buried in ossuaries. The site was created between 1921 and 1924 and has become a symbol of shared remembrance. The German graves are marked with simple metal crosses; the names of the unknown are on bronze plaques. Most of the dead fell during the Battle of Lorraine in August 1914 or during trench warfare in the years that followed.

This mountain pass in the Vosges connects the Fave and Hure valleys and is located between the villages of Le Beulay and La Petite-Fosse. During the First World War, the pass was strategically important: the Bayerische 39. Reserve-Division controlled the passage here with bunkers and trenches, remains of which are still visible today. The area is rich in relics such as machine gun bunkers, barbed wire posts and shelters from 1916. The pass is also popular with cyclists: the climb from Saint-Dié-des-Vosges is 10.6 km long with an average gradient of 2.9%. Along the way, you can enjoy peaceful forests, historical traces and views of the Spitzemberg and the Tête de Raves.

Coffee is also available. You can sit inside or outside.

The former town hall of Schirmeck on the market square was built in 1864. Today, the building houses clubs and the media library.

Rothau played an important role in the valley's religious history, as evidenced by this 19th-century Protestant church. Admission is free.

This section of the cycle path, which follows the Vélo Bruche route, unfolds in a very pleasant setting shaded by the trees. Whether in autumn or in the summer heat, the setting remains utterly authentic.