Rochesson: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Nature

La Roche des Ducs is a protected natural area northeast of Rochesson. The rock features a remarkable 15-metre-wide eurite vein that runs vertically through the white granite to the summit of the rock. La Roche des Ducs can be reached from the centre of Rochesson via a marked path.

The Tourbière de Jemnaufaing is an acidic peat bog with several stages of development, including a floating bog; it is home to nationally significant dragonfly species. The Tourbière de Jemnaufaing in Rochesson is designated under the European Habitats Directive.

The Balade du beau sapin is a short forest loop leading to a fir tree measuring 40 metres in height, 4.10 metres in circumference and 26 cubic metres in volume.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Rochesson has already chosen the town as their destination.

On site

The Cascade de Battion can be reached via a marked path, with a walking time of 45 minutes for the round trip. The car park at Place Marcel Perrin by the Salle des Fêtes in Rochesson is indicated for the route to the Cascade de Battion. At the site of the Cascade de Battion, a water reservoir and a diversion channel are reminders of the importance of hydropower.

In Rochesson, the Poterie du Grand Duc has a workshop for traditional pottery as well as an exhibition and sales area. On Wednesdays, it offers pottery-making workshops by reservation. During the school holidays, it offers studio visits with demonstrations of pottery throwing on the wheel.

The Champ de neige des Truches offers the opportunity to learn alpine skiing when there is sufficient natural snow. The Champ de neige des Truches also offers sledding.

Mont Aventure Vosges offers excursions on electric-assist mountain bikes through forests and open terrain along roads and trails. Mont Aventure Vosges also offers Nordic walking. The Gérardmer-Remiremont cycling route passes through the centre of Rochesson and then continues along the D23.

Getting there

Rochesson can be reached via the D23 from Vagney (6 km), or via the D486 and then the D23 from Gérardmer (10 km). Rochesson is 20 minutes from Remiremont TGV station.

Further destinations: Provenchères-Sur-Fave, Ferdrupt, Ban-De-Sapt, Gironcourt-Sur-Vraine, Rambervillers, Ainvelle, La Bresse, Bains-Les-Bains.

To the higher-level travel overview: Vosges.