Nicknamed “the Pearl of the Vosges”, Gérardmer (pronounced Gérardmé) is a unique mountain destination, combining the charm of a lively town on its lake with two distinct ski areas. Just minutes from the town centre, the La Mauselaine alpine area offers enjoyable skiing amid pine trees, while the Bas-Rupts site is the starting point for the largest cross-country ski area in eastern France. With its wide range of activities, emblematic landscapes and lively year-round atmosphere, Gérardmer is a complete resort appealing to families and sportspeople alike. Here, however, snow is not guaranteed throughout the winter.
Gérardmer
Overview
Gérardmer
📏 Altitude: 670 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 40 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 40 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 35.5 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of Gérardmer
Gerardmer offers a complete and diverse mountain experience. Resort life is centred around the town and its magnificent lake, offering a wealth of shops, restaurants and activities. Skiing is practised on two distinct sites: the La Mauselaine alpine ski area — situated 2 km from the town centre and accessible by free shuttles — extends from 750 to 1,140 m altitude. It is an ideal family playground, with a completely redesigned ski area base, a secured beginner area and runs of all levels winding through the fir forest. It features the longest run in the Vosges. The Bas-Rupts Nordic ski area in the heart of the forest is the entry point to the largest cross-country skiing ski area in Eastern France, linked to those of La Bresse and Xonrupt. A paradise for cross-country skiers and snowshoers.
Our review — Gérardmer
3.7/5
Ski area — key figures — Gérardmer
- 🌟 Village resort (Vosges)
- 📏 670 m Village altitude (1140 m Top altitude)
- 👤 7.685 inhabitants
- 🎿 22 runs
🚠 19 ski lifts
Average lift age: 28 years
When to visit
Gérardmer in summer
In summer, Gerardmer is a very popular green destination. Water activities on the lake (rowing, sailing, paddleboarding) are the main draw. The Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park offers an exceptional playground for hiking and mountain biking, with marked trails for all levels. The town is animated by numerous events, including the famous fantasy film festival in January, as well as trail runs and triathlons in summer.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
Gérardmer in winter
In winter, the resort lives to the rhythm of sliding. Alpine skiing at La Mauselaine and cross-country skiing at Les Bas-Rupts are the flagship activities. To vary the pleasures, the resort offers snowshoe walks, secured toboggan pistes and more original activities such as fat biking on snow and airboarding. Apres-ski is very complete with an aquatic centre, ice rink, bowling and cinema.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Gérardmer: Gérardmer – La Mauselaine (alpin), Gérardmer – Les Bas Rupts (nordique).
Ski area — Gérardmer – La Mauselaine
⛰️ Altitudes: 750 m – 1140 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 40 km
💰 Day pass: 35.5 €
The main Vosges alpine skiing spot, the Gerardmer – La Mauselaine domain is a true paradise for pleasure skiing in the heart of the Vosges. Ranging from 750 to 1,140 m altitude, it offers 40 km skiing across 22 runs pleasantly winding through spruce forests, offering authentic, accessible experience just two minutes from town centre. The domain is particularly renowned for family character and learning infrastructure quality. The ski area base has been completely remodelled creating a vast, modern secured beginner space. Novices discover first sliding sensations safely with dedicated green runs and free drag lift. For more assured skiers, La Mauselaine unfolds varied playground. One pride is the blue Chevreuils run — at 2,900 metres the longest Vosges ski run. A magnificent, contemplative forest descent. Sensation-seeking skiers tackle 8 red and the black run, or enjoy the snowpark and boardercross. One most memorable resort experience is night skiing. Several weekly evenings, the lit and sound Tetras run allows extending sliding pleasure to 10 pm, offering magic atmosphere with plunging views of lit Gerardmer. With efficient snowmaking and modern lift park including a 6-person express chairlift, La Mauselaine guarantees complete, successful ski days for all.
Cross-country ski area — Gérardmer – Les Bas Rupts
⛰️ Altitudes: 790 m – 1140 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 30 km
In the majestic Vosges forest heart, the Bas-Rupts Nordic domain is the gateway to the East France’s largest and most renowned cross-country skiing space — a true institution for all Nordic skiing enthusiasts. Offering exceptional natural setting and authentic atmosphere just minutes from Gerardmer town centre. With 30 km trails double-groomed for classic and skating, the Bas-Rupts domain suits all levels. Beginners gently initiate on gentle, fun green and blue loops while more experienced cross-country skiers tackle more technical red and black runs offering fine challenges through enchanting landscapes. Trail quality and clear marking make it a premier training and leisure site. The Bas-Rupts’ great strength is connection with neighbouring La Bresse and Xonrupt domains, forming an interconnected 100+ km network. This link lets skiers enjoy full-day Nordic touring, travelling valley-to-valley skis-on, a unique Vosges experience. Beyond cross-country skiing, the site is heaven for snowshoe enthusiasts with several marked, safe routes allowing forest-silence immersion. A toboggan stadium, ski school offering biathlon initiation and rental services complete this essential site perfectly embodying Vosges Nordic spirit.
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Ski pass prices — Gérardmer
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Gérardmer.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gérardmer – La Mauselaine (alpin skiing) | 35.5 € | 161.5 € | 435 € | 2025-2026 |
| Gérardmer – Les Bas Rupts (nordique skiing) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2025-2026 |
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