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Downhill Skiing at Gérardmer – La Mauselaine
One of the largest downhill ski areas in the Vosges: some forty kilometres of forest runs, with the Famille Plus label, for all levels.
Overview
Just above Gérardmer, the La Mauselaine ski area has some forty kilometres of pistes cut through the fir trees. Its twenty-one interconnected runs offer varied terrain, from greens for your first turns to blacks. The resort even claims the longest descent in the massif. A six-seater detachable chairlift speeds up the ride uphill and cuts queues at busy times.
This is above all a family resort: the town has held the Famille Plus label since 2013. La Petite Mauselaine sector welcomes beginners with a free lift, a sledging area and snow games. A large fleet of snow cannons helps keep the pistes skiable when natural snow is slow to arrive. On some Saturdays during the school holidays, the pistes stay floodlit in the evening for night skiing to music. For a change from downhill skiing, snowshoe and ski-touring trails, plus a link to the Bas-Rupts cross-country area, can be reached from the site.
Where to do it
In Gérardmer (Vosges (88)), in Lorraine. Best season: ❄️ Winter.
Good to know
The ski area is linked to the town centre by a free shuttle bus at weekends and during the holidays, and has around 1,200 parking spaces at the foot of the slopes.
Tips
At weekends and during the holidays, take the free shuttle from the town centre rather than hunting for a parking space. Check the resort's snow report page before you go, notably for the dates of night-skiing evenings. In high season, book your rental equipment at the foot of the slopes.
Location
Frequently asked questions
Is Gérardmer ski area suitable for young children?
Yes. Gérardmer has held the Famille Plus label since 2013, and La Petite Mauselaine sector is designed for beginners, with a free lift, a sledging area and snow games. A crèche at the foot of the slopes is also listed; check its opening hours and the ages accepted with the resort.
Can you go night skiing in Gérardmer?
Yes. On some Saturdays during the holidays, pistes are floodlit with music from 16:30 to 22:00. The dates aren't set in advance for the whole season: they're published on the snow and piste conditions page of the resort's website.
How do you get to the Gérardmer ski area and where can you park?
Around 1,200 parking spaces are available at the foot of the La Mauselaine slopes. At weekends and during the holidays, a free shuttle bus links the centre of Gérardmer to the ski area, saving you a search for a space on busy days.
When does the ski season start in Gérardmer?
Downhill skiing generally runs from December to March, but opening depends on natural snowfall and artificial snow. Dates for the 2026-2027 season and lift pass prices are published on the resort's official website: check them before booking.
Information checked in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and conditions may change: check the official website before you travel.
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