Almost 20 hectares of moorland, a chapel built in 1716, regional beekeeping and an 11 km circular hiking trail give Gerbamont a distinctive mix of nature, culture and local produce. When planning your trip, you can tailor your itinerary to your interests: landscapes and hiking go hand in hand with architectural history and farm visits. The arrangements required also vary: group visits to the apiary require advance reservations, while guided farm visits are available on request.
Moorland in Gerbamont
The Tourbière du Champâtre covers almost 20 ha within the municipality of Gerbamont and is located in the Vosges department, in the canton of Saulxures-sur-Moselotte. It is a rainwater-fed peat bog with a remarkable network of pools. The area figure indicates its extent; the network of pools is another defining feature of this natural environment. The ground is sensitive and deserves particular care. The peat bog therefore combines a clear indication of its size with a characteristic natural feature.
Chapelle Saint-Del: construction date and interior
The Chapelle Saint-Del was built in 1716. Its interior features a wood-panelled ceiling and a passageway paved with large stone slabs, as well as a three-metre-high carved wooden altarpiece. The construction date places the chapel in its historical context, while the ceiling, passageway and altarpiece describe its specific features. Together, these details offer both historical context and information about materials and design. For travellers interested in architectural history, they add vivid architectural detail beyond the year alone.
Beekeeping and farm offerings
The Miellerie du Mettey offers honey tastings and visits to its apiary. Beekeeping equipment and a glass observation hive are on display during the visits. Group visits are possible by prior reservation. As dates and conditions may change, it is best to arrange your planned visit in advance. Depending on the harvest, the Miellerie offers fir, mountain, acacia and linden honey. If you would like to try a particular variety, ask in advance whether it will be available during your visit.
The GAEC devant les Roches sells farmhouse cheese and eggs directly from its farm in the uplands of Gerbamont. Guided farm visits are available on request. Product availability and visit arrangements may change. If you are coming for a particular product or a guided tour, check in advance what is available and what arrangements are required.
Circular hiking trail starting in Gerbamont
The “Roches Saint-Jacques – la Piquante Pierre – Roche Plate” circular hiking trail is 11 km long and starts in Gerbamont. The route description was updated on 23 December 2024; route details and conditions may change. Check the latest information before setting out. The stated 11 km gives you a concrete reference for planning your day; estimate the walking time separately.
These travel themes also differ in terms of planning: the peat bog offers a nature-focused experience, the chapel an insight into architectural history, and the producers’ offerings a taste of regional products. Reservations or requests are important for visits, while the trail’s length and current route conditions are the main considerations for hiking. This lets you decide whether nature, culture, local produce or outdoor activity should shape your stay, rather than trying to fit everything into the same day.
Discover more destinations: Le Thillot, Housseras, Celles-Sur-Plaine, Moyemont, Mirecourt, Hurbache, Nayemont-les-Fosses, Bruyères.
For the regional travel overview: Vosges.
