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Le Markstein
Le Markstein is not a resort like any other; it's a little Lapland in the heart of the Vosges Mountains. Here, the rounded peaks offer an unexpected sense of space and freedom. The windswept ridges and frost-covered forests create a unique Nordic landscape, perfect for those seeking an escape without traveling far. It's a place people come for the magic of sunsets over the Alsace plain, the chance to spot chamois, and the rustic charm of the farm inns.
Opening dates: December 26, 2025 to March 8, 2026
By train: TGV from Paris (2.5 hours) + 1 hour shuttle
By car: Approximately 5 hours from Paris
Flat rate: Approximately €25.00
Le Markstein
Park
This is the closest ski resort to the Île-de-France region, just a 2-hour 45-minute TGV train ride from Paris-Est to Colmar or Mulhouse, followed by a 1-hour drive with shuttle buses available. The 13-slope ski area is ideal for a spontaneous weekend getaway. If you're driving, the journey takes 5 hours 15 minutes via the A5 motorway. With a day pass costing around €25.00, it's the most affordable and quickest way to escape to the mountains.
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Départ circuits raquettes
Activity
Imagine yourself walking across these vast, white plateaus, where the wind has sculpted the snow, with the incredible feeling of being alone in the world. What's magical here is that there are no trees on the peaks; you have a 360° panoramic view. On a clear day, you can even see the Swiss Alps sparkling in the distance.
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Luge sur Rail du Markstein
Activity
Imagine a 1.2 km toboggan run winding between frosted fir trees, with banked turns, waves and jumps. Speeding through these snowy landscapes offers a unique experience, especially when the mist lifts over the Alsace plain.
Price starting from €7
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Skiset Speck Sports 2
Shopping
The essential address in Crêtes to get equipped before exploring the Vosges landscapes.
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Snowkite
Activity
Imagine yourself on your skis or snowboard, pulled by a giant kite. You glide across the vast expanses of the "Hautes-Chaumes" without any effort to climb back up, with a feeling of absolute freedom.
Single price €13 including a free toboggan ride on rails
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1183 Table de Caractère
Restaurant
This mountain restaurant offers refined contemporary cuisine, showcasing the bounty of the Vosges mountains.
Approximately €20 per dish
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Ferme auberge du Markstein
Restaurant
A total immersion in Vosges traditions with the famous marcaire meal produced directly on site.
Set menu (starter, main course, dessert): €25
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hotel restaurant WOLF
Accommodation
Staying at the Wolf is a unique experience high in the Vosges mountains. This chalet-hotel allows you to be there before everyone else. The real luxury here is watching the sun rise over the Alsace plain from your window and enjoying a delicious hot meal in the chalet's restaurant after a great day out.
Price starting from €105 / night
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The 8 places of the trip
parkPark
Le Markstein
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Skiset Speck Sports 2
local_activityActivity
Snowshoe trail departures
Tobogganing on the Markstein Rail
Snowkite
hotelAccommodation
hotel restaurant WOLF
restaurantRestaurant
1183 Character Table
Markstein Farm Inn