The Vosges Club…What? You don't know it?!
It is thanks to them that you can hike in Alsace and in a large part of the Vosges Mountains.
They add color to the forest with their markings (ring-disc-easel-cross-rectangle-diamond) changing from green to yellow or from blue to red.
Founded in 1872 in Saverne, the Vosges Club today has several missions such as marking trails and protecting nature, which they invite you to come and visit.
This year therefore celebrates the 150th(entering XNUMXth grade) anniversary of the association.
For the record, it all started in the 1860s.
Inspired by the German model, the club was founded on October 31, 1872 and presided over until 1876 by Mr. Nuerburg.
Since its creation, the goal of the Club Vosgien has been to develop tourism in the Vosges Mountains by marking and making accessible hiking trails and paths.
Since 1897, the Club Vosgien has marked out (To celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary) the Crossing of the Vosges Massif commonly known as TMV.
The result? … 430 km of marked trails and paths, linking Wissembourg (Alsace) to Fesches-le Chatel (Franche-Comté).
This route now exists in a mountain bike version with special signage and offers approximately 418 km with 9370 meters of elevation gain. It connects Wissembourg to Thann.
In 2022, the Club Vosgien brings together 130 associations taking care of 20.000 km of trails and forest paths in 6 departments: Bas-Rhin / Haut-Rhin / Vosges / Territoire de Belfort / Meurthe et Moselle / Moselle.
Today the Vosges Club has extended its activities to the Paris region and even into the Guard.
This association is entirely made up of volunteers who are passionate about nature and hiking.
Our valley is represented in the Vosges Club, as there is an active branch that maintains our trails. The Vosges Club of Villé and its Valleys is chaired by Patrick Raynaud.
This section has been ffounded on February 3, 1884 under the name "Club Vosgien – Section Villé".
This section regularly offers outings in the valley, often accompanied by a warm moment over a drink or some treats.
All the information can be found on the website https://www.clubvosgien-ville.fr/
Here are the upcoming outings of the Vosges Club of Villé:
-Sunday, November 6th for pea soup.
The traditional pea soup and sausages will be served at the Bassemberg community hall after a walk in the forest.
See you on Sunday, November 6th at 09:00 am in Villé, Place de la Gare.
To register for reservations, contact André and Camille at 03 88 57 23 01 or 06 71 69 24 01.
-Sunday, November 13th: Nordic Walking.
Meet at 9 a.m. at the Villé train station square.
Shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.
For more information, please contact Denise Schall at 06 70 10 90 35.
Francine SCHMITT 06 36 46 56 83
-Thursday, November 17th.
To close the 2022 season of Thursday afternoons, the Vosges club of Villé and its valleys is organizing, on 11/17/2022, a 2-hour walk to Breitenau, followed by a meal at the restaurant in Neuve-Eglise.
Please book before 07/11/2022.
Those who do not wish to walk are cordially expected at the restaurant for noon.
After the meal, a 1-hour walk will help with digestion.
Good shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.
Departure: 10am at Villé Station Square
Information and reservations from Olga Dollé
Phone: 03.88.57.14.20
If you want even more information and to become an expert on the Vosges Club, feel free to spend some time on their website: https://www.club-vosgien.eu/
On this site you will find all the necessary explanations to properly follow the trail markers.
Now that you know the secrets of the Vosges Club, the forests are just waiting for you to enjoy their beauty, their trails and the work of the many volunteers of the Vosges Club.
What better way to end this article than with the motto of the Vosges club: "1 day on the trail, 8 days of health!"