Bussang

Bussang

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Bussang
Insee code	88081
Postcode	88540
Latitude	47.8853520
Longitude	6.8535090
Altitude	From 568 to 1221 meters
Surface	27.63 km²
Population	1595 inhabitants
Density	57 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle at 3.6 km
Chief town	Epinal (at 61 km, 53 min)		Fresse-sur-Moselle at 5 km
Department	Vosges		Le Ménil at 5.8 km
Region	Lorraine		Search another town

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Bussang, located southeast of the Vosges department, occupies the upper valley of the Moselle. The village is surrounded by mountains covered with beautiful forests of fir and beech. In the southern reaches Ball Servance with its 1216 m, east amounted respectively Drumont 1208 m, Head of Russier 1187 m, the head of Germany 1014 m. The collar Bussang marks the boundary between the Vosges and Haut-Rhin.

Between 1871 and 1914 the village marked the border with Germany, its customs post was at the entrance to the tunnel opened in 1848. The name of Bussang would say about "Bison". On the other origins are suggested: "Bud Sau" Celtic word meaning useful source, or "Bitzenbach" Alsatian dialect meaning stream or source of acid, sour. A track leads more serious until 1420. Bussang and St. Maurice had formed a community called Vixenterius then Vicentin, screw, Bissent, and finally Bossan Bussang. The area around the church took the name of the patron of St Maurice, the other part retained the name became Bussang.

Eating: Smoked, munster farmer cheese and other milk cow pies Lorraine.

• Source of the Moselle.
• Marie Source: ferruginous water, free access to the public.
• Downhill ski area: Larcenaire. Cross-country ski trail (about 35 km of trails and free marked) and altitude (several km, free).
• Activities: Cross country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing in winter - Archery, tennis, mountain biking, hiking ferrata, paragliding, fishing, mini golf in the summer.
• Theatre (founded in 1895 by Maurice Pottecher), Casino.

• Fires of St John, in July.
• Summer activities tent: Fridays in July and August.
• Village Festival in August.
• Saint Nicolas and Telethon in December.
• Theatre: shows in July and August.
• Living ideas and creation.

• Green Lane: old railway converted into a bike path.
• Activities: Hiking on marked trails - Snowshoeing - Mountain bike trail trails - cycling route - Fitness Trail - Fishing - Paragliding - Pools - Golf - Hiking ferrata.

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Theatre		Source Marie
Source of the Moselle		Source of the Moselle
Moselle Valley to the summit of Drumont		Cascade clouds on the neck Bussang
Red Grass		Red Grass
Red Grass		Hamlet Charbonniers
Valley Charbonniers		Charbonniers Valley - North Side of the Ballon d'Alsace
Chapel Charbonniers

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 10°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C

Auberge des Fontaines   8.3 Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle Spirit hostel - We all need a hostel in his life. A warm and cozy place where you can recover strength, welcoming place where you will find delicious and only where we feel at home... Located 2.5 km from Bussang 28 € per person

Les Quatre Saisons   9.4 Kruth Les Quatre Saisons is the ideal place to relax. This hotel restaurant welcomes you in a mountain hamlet, between the vineyards of Alsace and Vosges peaks. Here, the kitchen is a family... Located 8.3 km from Bussang 50 € per person

Le Clos des Hortensias   9.1 La Bresse A haven of peace - If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful area, head to the Lorraine region of Bresse and stop at Clos des Hydrangeas. This restaurant opens up a framework of the... Located 11.9 km from Bussang 27 € per person

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Le Chevalier des Vosges     9.6 Bussang Le Chevalier des Vosges (“Knight of the Vosges”) is a bed and breakfast with fully licenced bar, situated in Bussang, source of the Moselle, a resting point for cyclists, walkers, skiers,... Located in Bussang 60 € the double room

La Ferme des Granges (classé 2 épis gdf)     8.5 Le Ménil Come relax in the heart of the mountains Vosgiennes; We offer guest rooms comfortable, with toilet and host table in the evening. Exceptional site for hiking or skiing, or other cultural... Located 4 km from Bussang 59 € the double room

Chez Fayette     9.2 Ramonchamp Beautiful old farmhouse, located in the ball park of the Vosges, offers bed and breakfast, friendly price. Located 7.6 km from Bussang 55 € the double room

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Soyez les bienvenus aux Ronds Chétys !   9.2 Ventron Pretty cottage (65 m²) in country house entirely renovated, located in the middle of the peaceful and beautiful landscapes (Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges). Ideal area for nature... Located 5.1 km from Bussang From 295 € to 395 € per week

Les chalets fleuris Le Thillot *** 5 cabins for 4 to 13p in the High Vosges, well exposed and very well equipped. Near Alsace, the great ball of Crest Road and Bresse or Ventron major ski resorts. Hiking and many... Located 5.7 km from Bussang From 400 € to 900 € per week

Chalet bois 2/8 pers   9.4 Ventron In the tourist resort Summer / Winter Ventron, while our timber cottage is situated on a mountainside overlooking the village with views over the ski slopes, the valley that will offer... Located 6.2 km from Bussang From 390 € to 700 € per week

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Camping les bouleaux     9.7 Ranspach Camping Family of 3h. A. with 100 marked pitches, shady or sunny and equipped with connections électriques. Dans bloomed nicely this site you will find peace and enjoy the charm confort.... Located 11.7 km from Bussang From 13 € to 19.40 € per day

Camping la sapiniere     9.3 Wuenheim Camping associatif. Idéal for people who love Quiet surrounding, nature and walking. Opportunity to become a member and become sedentary. Opening of 1 / 04 to 1 / 10. For information,... Located 20 km from Bussang

Camping Les Granges Bas     9.2 Gérardmer Camping 2-star certified Quality Camping. - Calm and relaxation in the heart of the Vosges -- Camping des Granges Bas welcomes you throughout the year on an exceptional site, 4 km from... Located 21 km from Bussang From 11.20 € to 12.70 € per day

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Hotel Du Tremplin      7.9 Bussang Hotel du Tremplin is situated in the centre of the Bussang ski resort at the foot of the Ballon d’Alsace mountain. It offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi internet access. Guest... Located in Bussang Room from 55 €

Logis La Bouloie      9 Bussang The Hotel Restaurant La Bouloie is just 5 minutes from the village centre of Bussang. The hotel sits in the peaceful surroundings and beautiful panorama of the Moselle valley. It has... Located in Bussang Room from 61 €

Auberge Alsacienne     7.9 Bussang Located in Bussang, Auberge Alsacienne is a 12-minute drive from Larcenaire Ski Resort. It offers a terrace and an à la carte restaurant. Guests can practice paragliding and mountain... Located in Bussang Room from 25 €

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