The Voie Verte des Hautes Vosges runs through Thiéfosse. The Tourbière des Charmes, the Marché de Thiéfosse and the equestrian activities add several other, clearly distinct themes. When planning your trip, you can consider nature, activity on a multi-use trail and culture with scheduled events as separate highlights.
Moorland and biodiversity
The Tourbière des Charmes extends across Thiéfosse and Rupt-sur-Moselle. The nature reserve covers 68.01 hectares and includes a 40-hectare peat bog complex, one of the most significant in the Vosges massif. The bog flora includes bog rosemary, round-leaved sundew, oblong-leaved sundew and bogbean.
The species counts also give this nature theme definition: the protected area is home to 28 protected bird species, 23 of which breed there. It is also home to 15 dragonfly species associated with the cold, acidic waters of bogs, as well as 44 moss species, including 18 sphagnum species. This puts the focus not only on the size of the area, but also on its distinctive habitats and species.
The Voie Verte des Hautes Vosges
The Voie Verte offers another way to include Thiéfosse in your travel plans. This 55-kilometre multi-use trail follows former railway lines through the Moselle and Moselotte valleys and passes through the town. It is open to walkers and cyclists, and access is free. The 55 kilometres refers to the route’s total length.
This lets you weigh up two distinct highlights: the Voie Verte is about getting active along a trail, while the Tourbière des Charmes is defined by its bog habitats and biodiversity. Which of these appeals to you more can shape the character of your stay.
Equestrian activities
Les Écuries du Champ du Vent offers riding lessons for beginners, further training and competition preparation. The disciplines mentioned include show jumping and endurance riding. Rides and outings range in duration from one hour to several days.
Les Écuries du Champ du Vent also offers adapted Handi-Cheval sessions and welcomes people with physical or mental disabilities. As lesson schedules can change, it is advisable to confirm dates before booking. For Handi-Cheval activities, check the specific arrangements in advance as well.
Market and culture
In 2026, the Marché de Thiéfosse takes place year-round every Saturday morning from 08:30 to 12:00. Check the date before travelling. The regular programme includes concerts, exhibitions, meals and craft markets; a stage and drinks service are also part of the offering. Individual programme items may change.
The market brings together producers from the Vosges who work with small-scale farms and artisan production. The selection of participating producers may vary. As a cultural event, the market takes place on Saturday mornings.
A lasting cultural feature is Gabriel Loire’s work in the Église Saint Antoine: it comprises eight window openings with a total area of 42.24 m². Thiéfosse therefore offers two distinct cultural highlights: a regular market and a unique work in the church.
Discover more destinations: Godoncourt, Ferdrupt, Faucompierre, Remiremont, Saint-Maurice-Sur-Mortagne, Grandrupt, Le Thillot, Saint-Dié-Des-Vosges.
For the broader travel overview: Vosges.
