Marque Parc (Park Label) Menu Heritage and Tours Sceneries and Men History of Men Geology and Climate Landscapes Hautes-Vosges The “Plateau des Mille Etangs” Fougerolles and Val d’Ajol Valleys Ballons of Franche-Comté Vosgian Valleys Haut-Rhin Valleys Wine-growing Foothills Natural Heritage Forests High Stubble Lakes, Ponds, Peatlands Ravines, Cliffs and Scree Slopes Calcareous Grasslands Orchards Local Products and Craftsmanship Marque Parc (Park Label) Wood Cladding Mineral and Natural Spring Waters Wooden Toys Honey and Fruit Juice Wooden Furniture for Children Products Vosgian Cattle Breed Fougerolles Orchards and Kirsch Cheeses Small Fruit, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Alsatian Wine Fish Farming Smoked Meats and Andouilles Farm Shops Craftsmanship Textile Granite Lava Sandstone Wood industry Farmhouse-Inns Farm Markets Cultural Heritage Thermal Heritage Industrial Heritage Farms Country of Art and History Religious Heritage Intangible Cutural Heritage Heritage and Memory Castles Thematic Roads and Tracks Tourist Routes Barefoot Trails Treetop Adventure Park Museums and Heritage Sites Thermal Baths Parks and Botanical Gardens Venues for Shows, Exhibitions and Festivals At the Park Doors Belfort Colmar Lure Luxeuil-les-Bains Mulhouse Remiremont Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Environment Awareness Structures Nature activities Guided Walks and Discovery trails A Farm, A Hike Mountain Guides Reception Centres for Educational Stays Pedestrian Hikes Club Vosgien / Club Alpin (Vosgian / Alpine Clubs) Winter Activities Aeromodelism Water Sports Mountain Biking and Cyclo-Tourism Fishing Equine Activities Climbing Trail Skydiving Nature vacations Camping in Nature Panda Lodgings and Guesthouses Hôtels au Naturel (Hotels in Natural Settings) The Ballons des Vosges Park is dedicated to promoting short tours as well as local products and craftsmanship. The Park Label promotes products manufactured on the Park Territory, in handicraft or industrial farms using mostly local raw materials. The Ballons des Vosges Natural Regional Park Label stamps products, services or crafts that contribute to the sustainable development of its territory. Therefore, consumers are guaranteed products made locally with raw materials from the Park’s towns, and according to reliable and innovating craftsmanship respectful of the environment. It is awarded to companies who pledge, by convention, to respect the Label and the Ballons des Vosges Natural Regional Park Charter. In particular, the “Hospitality…” Label is awarded to service providers who endeavour to share their natural and cultural heritage knowledge of the Park. They favour personalized welcomes and promote local productions. Their commitment also shows in their effort to reduce their trade’s ecological impact on the environment, for example by limiting their energy consumption and by encouraging biodiversity. In the Ballons des Vosges Park, the Label is awarded to: Apple juice Honey Natural and mineral spring waters wood cladding wooden toys wooden furniture for children Accommodations labelled Gîtes et chambres d’hôtes Panda (Panda holiday cottages and guesthouses) and Hôtels au Naturel (Hotel in natural setting) escorted outings