La Mexel Farmhouse-Inn walk - Along the levées de pierres

D486 from Gérardmer

Clothing suitable for the season and conditions (cold, hot, humid…)

Hiking shoes suitable for the terrain (even for children!)

Telescopic poles (useful for stability and to relieve joints)

Mobile phone and spare battery if necessary

Before leaving, check the general and local weather, ensuring there is no precipitation

Find out about the approach walk, itinerary height, duration, possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.)

Assess possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, lodgings

Inform a close person of your plan and contact them if changes occur: departure and return times, number of participants with each person’s phone number, vehicle(s), parking

Avoid going alone, use appropriate equipment for the activity, adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc.

In case of problem, call 112 (European emergency number)

La Mexel farmhouse-inn

66 Chemin de la Mexel 88400 GERARDMER

03 29 63 39 36

http://www.fermeauberge-mexel.com/

Walks around the farmhouse-inns, an initiative of the Ballons des Vosges Nature Park www.parc-ballons-vosges.fr and the association of farmhouse-inns of Haut-Rhin www.fermeaubergealsace.fr. With the support of the Welcome to the Farm network and the Vosges Chamber of Agriculture (vosges.chambre-agriculture.fr).