Côté Vosges

Nestled in the heart of the Hautes Vosges d'Alsace, Côté Vosges rests on a simple conviction: that nature is the most powerful backdrop for shared experiences. The service operates on some of the most iconic peaks and passes of the Alsace Vosges — the Grand Ballon (the highest summit of the range at 1,424 m), the Markstein ski and nature resort, the Ballon d'Alsace, the La Bresse ski resort, the Col de la Schlucht, and the Hohneck plateau. Each site offers a distinct character, ranging from clear panoramas over ridges to dense fir forests and glacial lakes, ensuring that each outing is unique. At the helm of Côté Vosges are two qualified professionals who combine technical expertise with a deep personal attachment to the region. Pascal Garny holds the State Diploma in Mountaineering (Accompagnateur Moyenne Montagne, DEA AMM), the benchmark qualification for guiding in the mid-mountains in France. He leads hikes, snowshoe excursions, trail running training sessions, and mountain outings focused on safety, conducting sessions in French, English, and German — making Côté Vosges fully accessible to international corporate groups. Sylvie Ringenbach, a native of the Vosges, holds the CQP Leisure Sports Facilitator (ALS AGEE) and the ARPO Sport Santé option, covering supervised fitness programs, Nordic walking, and medically prescribed physical activities. Her long-standing passion for local wildlife translates into outings rich in ecological stories and natural observations. For corporate clients, company committees (CSE), and seminar groups, Côté Vosges designs bespoke team-building days based on their comprehensive activity portfolio. Geocaching challenges send teams navigating mountainous terrain with GPS devices, blending problem-solving with physical effort. Olympic-style formats structure competitive outdoor games across several disciplines, reinforcing team cohesion in a festive atmosphere. These formats have been praised by corporate clients — including a regional director of a national construction company and the president of a women's business network in Haut-Rhin — for their energy, organization, and lasting impact on group dynamics. Beyond team events, the activity menu extends from guided hikes and discovery walks at all levels of difficulty, trail running training sessions for athletic groups, and health and wellness programs incorporating Pilates methodology and Nordic walking. Winter adds an extra dimension: snowshoe outings through the high summits and — a classic — igloo building sessions that combine physical challenge and creative teamwork in a truly immersive winter setting. The service is also well-suited to after-school groups, school outings, and family excursions, with testimonials from after-school directors and families attesting to the quality and safety of the experience. Practical coordination is managed directly by Pascal and Sylvie, who tailor each program to the group's profile, fitness level, and objectives. Being completely mobile and operating across multiple mountain sites rather than a fixed location gives Côté Vosges the flexibility to choose the best terrain for each group according to the day. Partner organizations — including the Markstein resort, the Ballon d'Alsace site, the regional natural park of the Ballons des Vosges, and several local partners in tourism and culture — expand the range of possible complements and available logistical support for booking groups.