Perfect for a refreshing stop
An idyllic spot on the edge of the town of Epinal, great for providing a refreshing getaway when there’s a heatwave, nature lovers will also appreciate this place. Wandering around the lake, be prepared for some enchanting surprises and interesting discoveries.
Close to the lake stands the peat-bog of the Etang de la Comtesse, a protected natural area where flora and fauna thrive.
On the lake itself, you’ll find both pédalos and sailing boats for hire, enabling you to criss-cross its waters, plus an area where swimming is overseen by lifeguards, as well as a Maison du Vélo, where you can, for example, check your bicycle tyre pressures.
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7 Épinal / Bains-les-Bains
From Épinal, La Voie Bleue changes in nature; now, you ride along an unspoilt part of the route, following the greenway beside the Canal des Vosges. After cycling beside Bouzey Lake (a reservoir built to supply the Canal des Vosges), then savour the bucolic setting that follows. Before arriving at Bains-les-Bains, stop to admire the Manufacture Royale (where tinware was once made), visible from the greenway.