Not only do you find 26 organic producers in the 10 communes of the valley (from high to low: Le Bonhomme, Lapoutroie, Orbey, Labaroche, Fréland, Kaysersberg, Kientzheim, Sigolsheim, Ammerschwihr, Katzenthal) that offer: milk, meat, cheese, wine, fruits, honey, bread, asparagus, veggies, medicinal plants and teas) there are also two stores that sell organic products (le Cellier des Montagnes in Hachimette and the farm Schoultzbach in Orbey, country markets in Orbey and Kaysersberg (Fridays), a Biocoop store at the exit of the valley (right next to Ingersheim) and the valley is converting to renewable energy: the covered pool in Kaysersberg is heated with wood and solar energy and has replced chlorine with a softer chemical free alternative (don't worry, it's just as effective), the musée du bois (museuem of the forest) in Lapoutroie has a photovoltaic roof (an initiative of the citizens to promote renewable energy). The municipal camping in Kaysersberg uses solar to heat the water. There are plans to install wind turbines at the Bonhomme and to re-start hydroelectric production at Lac Blanc .
17 tourist lodgings have gone green : three are labelled by Clé Verte including la Villa Rosa, and the Vignoble Klur, for initiatives on resource management and energy, 11 others are part of the Gîtes Panda (WWF rural cottages) in the Parc Naturel des Ballons des Vosges for environmental preservation. The valley also has 3 natural hotels.
A multitude of activities permits you to discover without a car: hiking paths, biking paths of the Club Vosgien, l'office du tourisme de la vallée and the station du Lac Blanc. You can take guided tours of the mountains to discover the fauna and flora. Cross-country ski or snow-shoe in winter, stop at farms, visit the farmers, take thematic walks or go on guided toursoffered by the Parc Naturel des Ballons des Vosges and l'office du tourisme of the Valley of Kaysersberg, everything is there for you. Reserve a stay now with excellent engagede hosts who will give great advice on how to spend your holidays. Take the initiative!!
