What is the Halte Gourde network?
Le Halte Gourde network is a a solidarity and eco-responsible initiative which allows hikers, tourists and customers to fill their water bottle with drinking water for free.
Partner establishments — shops, cafes, restaurants or accommodation facilities — signal their participation thanks to a sticker "Stop Water Bottle" affixed to their shop window or door.
This visual marker clearly indicates to visitors that they can Feel free to enter and rehydrate., with no obligation to buy.
This system is supported by the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park, in partnership with the Tourist Offices of the territory, in a logic of visitor services and promotion of local stakeholders.
The network's objectives
Joining or using this network offers several major advantages:
- Facilitating access to drinking water for everyone, especially on hiking trails
- To meet the specific needs of hikers and visitors in the field
- Encourage the use of reusable water bottles and reduce consumption of disposable plastic bottles
- Building a connection with visitorsby inviting them to enter the establishments
- Generate opportunities for foot traffic and consumption for participating professionals
In summary, the Halte Gourde network is an initiative simple, useful and committedserving visitors, professionals and the environment.
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE NETWORK?
Once registered, Collect your sticker from one of the offices from the Green Alsace Tourist Office in Hunspach, Niederbronn-les-Bains, Lembach or Wissembourg.
