Discovering the Northern Vosges

Hiking shoes suited to the terrain (even for children!)

Hiking poles (useful for stability and to relieve joint strain)

Cell phone and spare battery

Find out about general and local weather conditions, making sure there's no precipitation.

Find out about the approach to the route, its height, how long it will take to reach the summit and any possible retreats (IGN map, GPS, topo-guide, etc.).

Evaluate possible risks by asking mountain professionals, mountain huts and gîtes.

Inform someone close to you of your objective, and contact them again if there are any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with telephone numbers for each, vehicle(s), parking, etc.

Avoid setting off alone, and use equipment that is suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition: headlamp, complete first-aid kit, survival blanket, etc.

In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number).

www.massif-des-vosges.com

Hanau Tourist Office - La Petite Pierre

2A rue du Château, 67290 La Petite Pierre

http://www.tourisme.hanau-lapetitepierre.alsace/

tourisme@hanau-lapetitepierre.alsace

+33 (0)3 88 70 42 30