A bridge over the Moselotte and a marked circular trail give the Gorges de Crosery near Vagney a concrete place in your travel plans. There are also viewpoints, historic roadside crosses and a documented film history. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first consider whether trails and scenery or culture will be the focus of your stay.
Trails, river and views
Near Vagney, a bridge over the Moselotte and a marked circular trail make it possible to explore the Gorges de Crosery. The river and the gorges are two clear points of reference for this outing. A section of the Voie Verte des Hautes-Vosges on the Moselotte side also lies within Vagney. The Voie Verte is open and freely accessible; it is suitable for walking, cycling, roller skating and scootering, as well as cross-country skiing. Check the specific access conditions before your trip.
The Balcon du Solem, at an altitude of 605 metres, offers a different view of the landscape. From there, you can see the Moselotte Valley, the church in Planois and the Col des Moinats. The Balcon is also a picnic spot. It can be reached via a trail marked with a green circle; check the trail markers before your outing.
You can fish at the Étang des Échets in Vagney. The fish species listed there include carp, trout, pike, tench and perch. Local fishing rules may apply; find out about them before you go fishing. Vagney therefore offers a choice of different activities by the water and on the trails, without requiring them to be combined into a single outing.
Church, roadside crosses and chapel history
The Church of Saint Lambert was built in 1496. Another historic landmark is the Croix du Collecteur on Chemin des Tilleuls: it is considered Vagney’s oldest roadside cross and dates from 1602. The Croix du Xaté stands at Les Ejols; it is the newest of Vagney’s roadside crosses, dating from 1839. The two dates show the span of time between the oldest and newest crosses in the area.
The former Chapelle de Zainvillers can also be placed in context through several dates. It was built in 1898 and dedicated to Saint Cecilia in 1951. After the chapel was demolished in 2015, its entrance porch was rebuilt opposite the care home. The history of this site therefore includes both the former building and its reconstructed entrance porch.
Film history and cinema
Several scenes from the film “Les Grandes Gueules” were shot in the centre of Vagney, including bistro and fairground scenes. This connects the town centre with film history. For a cinema visit, L’Entr’Actes is located at 2 Ruelle des Viaux, 88120 Vagney. The programme and access arrangements may change; check the latest information in advance.
Choosing hotels in Vagney
The destinations mentioned offer a range of specific themes to consider. Base your search on what you would like to focus on during your time in Vagney, and check the relevant access and usage conditions before individual activities.
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