Gérardmer is a charming lake town in the Vosges and one of the best known resorts in eastern France. It is a popular weekend and family destination at modest altitude, with forest runs above the town rather than a high alpine domain. The snow can be variable here, so this is a place for the lake, the woods, and the atmosphere as much as for the skiing.
Gérardmer is a ski resort in France, in the Vosges. The village sits at 770 m and the lifts top out at 1140 m, with 40 km of pistes and 19 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 50/100, and the season usually runs Dec 20 → Mar 10.
How we score and classify resortsRun counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Very good · 1.6k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Gérardmer, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 1,640 reviews). It sits about 1.7 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Gérardmer, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 999 reviews
Strong value for Gérardmer, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 749 reviews
Strong value for Gérardmer, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Excellent · 566 reviews
Strong value for Gérardmer, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 620 reviews
Strong value for Gérardmer, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 661 reviews
Strong value for Gérardmer, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 1.3k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Gérardmer, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
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Gérardmer is a lake town, and the slopes at La Mauselaine sit just outside it, so this is not a ski-in, ski-out resort. You stay in town and reach the lifts with a short drive or walk of a few minutes.
Gérardmer suits families, beginners, and weekenders driving up from Nancy, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, or just over the German border. The skiing centres on the small La Mauselaine area, with gentle forest runs and a good network of cross-country trails, all backed by the easygoing feel of a lake town with shops, restaurants, and lakeside walks. Bear in mind that the altitude is low and snow cover can be patchy, so the season leans heavily on snowmaking.
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Gérardmer offers 40 km of pistes across 19 lifts, from 770 m to 1140 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
The season runs from Dec 20 to Mar 10, with a snow score of 50/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Gérardmer is a lake town, and the slopes at La Mauselaine sit just outside it, so this is not a ski-in, ski-out resort. You stay in town and reach the lifts with a short drive or walk of a few minutes.
Gérardmer has 40 km of marked pistes served by 19 lifts, between 770 m and 1140 m of altitude.
Gérardmer counts about 21 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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