Can you camp or bivouac at La Schlucht?

Prohibited. In the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve, which is entered from the Col de la Schlucht, bivouacking and camping in a tent, vehicle or any other shelter is prohibited.

Can you bring a dog to La Schlucht?

With conditions. Dogs are not allowed in the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve. The exception is the GR5, where they are tolerated on a leash.

Can you fly a drone at La Schlucht?

Prohibited. Taking off or landing any aircraft is prohibited throughout the entire Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve.

Can you light a fire or barbecue at La Schlucht?

Prohibited. Using fire is prohibited in the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve. The French forestry code also prohibits it in all forests, whether or not they are within the reserve.

Where can you go sledging at La Schlucht?

Allowed. La Schlucht resort allows alternative gliding devices (Yooner, Snowscoot) with a lift pass. In winter, the rail sledge (luge) opens on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Rules for visiting La Schlucht

What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.

The resort lies within Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park; next to the Col de la Schlucht, one of its access points, lies the Frankenthal-Missheimle National Nature Reserve, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: ballonsdesvosges-reservesnaturelles.fr

⛺ Camping and bivouac

ProhibitedIn the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve, which is entered from the Col de la Schlucht, bivouacking and camping in a tent, vehicle or any other shelter is prohibited.Source: ballonsdesvosges-reservesnaturelles.fr

🐕 Dogs

With conditionsDogs are not allowed in the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve. The exception is the GR5, where they are tolerated on a leash.Source: ballonsdesvosges-reservesnaturelles.fr

🛸 Drones

ProhibitedTaking off or landing any aircraft is prohibited throughout the entire Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve.Source: ballonsdesvosges-reservesnaturelles.fr

🔥 Fires and barbecues

ProhibitedUsing fire is prohibited in the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve. The French forestry code also prohibits it in all forests, whether or not they are within the reserve.Source: ballonsdesvosges-reservesnaturelles.fr

🛷 Sledging

AllowedLa Schlucht resort allows alternative gliding devices (Yooner, Snowscoot) with a lift pass. In winter, the rail sledge (luge) opens on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.Source: laschlucht.labellemontagne.com

📋 Other rules

With conditionsCollecting or removing anything is prohibited in the reserve. The exception is wild fruit and mushrooms, from 15 July to 15 December: up to 5 kg per person per day and without a comb.Source: ballonsdesvosges-reservesnaturelles.fr
With conditionsA ticket is required to ride the lifts at La Schlucht. The lift pass is attached to your clothing and shown at every checkpoint. Travelling without a ticket results in a flat-rate penalty or legal proceedings.Source: laschlucht.labellemontagne.com

Frequently asked questions

Can you camp or bivouac at La Schlucht?: Prohibited. In the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve, which is entered from the Col de la Schlucht, bivouacking and camping in a tent, vehicle or any other shelter is prohibited.
Can you bring a dog to La Schlucht?: With conditions. Dogs are not allowed in the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve. The exception is the GR5, where they are tolerated on a leash.
Can you fly a drone at La Schlucht?: Prohibited. Taking off or landing any aircraft is prohibited throughout the entire Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve.
Can you light a fire or barbecue at La Schlucht?: Prohibited. Using fire is prohibited in the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve. The French forestry code also prohibits it in all forests, whether or not they are within the reserve.
Where can you go sledging at La Schlucht?: Allowed. La Schlucht resort allows alternative gliding devices (Yooner, Snowscoot) with a lift pass. In winter, the rail sledge (luge) opens on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Before you go

Rules collected on 13 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.