Alsace by bike, vineyards and traditions

The vines and traditions of Alsace by bike

Experience a bike trip in the heart of traditional and picturesque Alsace, that of postcards but also that more unusual and unknown. This cycling holiday invites you to discover Romanesque, Gothic or Baroque architecture, museums, forests in the Vosges, Ried peat bogs and vineyards sparkling under the sun. You will be charmed by the warm welcome of Alsatians, the liveliness of traditions, the gastronomy (authentic, refined and prestigious), and the aromas of Alsace wines!

Highlights of the stay:

• The cities of Strasbourg and Colmar
• The Alsace Wine Route and its typical villages
• The beautiful cycle paths of the Route des Alsace wines and along the Canal
• The welcome and friendliness of your hosts

Day 1 : Arrival in Strasbourg

European capital - Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Check into the hotel before visiting the city. You can admire the cathedral and the Palais de l'Europe, passing through the picturesque districts of Strasbourg such as that Petite France.
Night in Strasbourg

Day 2 : From Strasbourg to Sélestat region (25 km or 55 km or 65 km)

Start your cycling trip from Strasbourg along the Rhône-Rhine canal to continue your day's stage in the heart of the Ried Alsacien .

Day 3 : From Sélestat to Colmar (50 km or 60 km or 65 km)

On this cycle stage, you can visit the beautiful baroque church of Ebersmunster. Then cross the traditional villages of Ried. You will discover a landscape rich in aquatic flora and fauna before reaching Colmar. At the gateway to Germany and Switzerland, Colmar is an ideal starting point for exploring the entire Upper Rhine region. Discover its traditional houses, its canals, its gastronomy and its famous wines.
Night in Colmar

Day 4 : From Colmar to Guebwiller (35 km or 45 km)

This cycling stage passes through secret trails along the banks of the Rhine at the foot of the large balloon of Guebwiller. Take the opportunity to discover the abbey of Murbach, founded in 727 in Roman times.

Day 5 : Guebwiller to Riquewihr (40 km or 50 km)

You leave Guebwiller to cross the vineyards and wine-growing villages that make the name of the famous Alsace wines. Your stage ends in Riquewihr, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Its facades in pink and flowery colors, its houses from the 15th to the 18th century, and its historic centre make it a must-see.

Day 6 : Riquewihr to Obernai (35 km or 50 km)

You follow the wine route through the villages of Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Andlau and its Romanesque abbey and Barr. The circuit takes you to Obernai where you can admire the facades and roofs that decorate the city centre.

Day 7 : From Obernai to Strasbourg (40 km or 55 km)

You set off from Obernai for Molsheim, a stopover town on the wine route and the famous Bugatti cars. End of the tour on your arrival in Strasbourg. If you wish to extend your stay, additional nights are bookable in Strasbourg.

General information:

• 7 days and 6 nights
• Accommodation comfort level:
  • Standard version: 3-star hotels
  • Comfort version: 3 and 4-star hotels
  • Deluxe version: 4 and 5-star hotels
• Child rates: contact us

2026 dates:

Departures daily from March 28th to October 10th

• Low season: March 28th to April 10th and October 3rd to October 10th
• Mid-season: April 11th to May 1st and September 26th to October 2nd
• High season: May 2nd to September 25th

Included:

• 6 nights in hotels of the version chosen
• 6 breakfasts

• Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation 
• Access to a GPS App
• 7 days a week telephone assistance 

Not included:

• Transport to departure point
• Lunches, dinners and drinks 
• Parking fees
• Entrance fees for visits  
• Personal expenses
• Tourist taxes (to be paid on site)
• Anything not listed under “included” 

Options:

• Standard bike or ebike rental
• Pass Alsace 5 days 75€ (entrance fees for wildlife park, castle, museums…)
• Extra night in Strasbourg (on request)
• Theft guarantee for rented bike             
• Multirisk cancellation insurance 

Levels:
1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain:

Mainly on cycle paths, tarred farm tracks and small departmental roads with little traffic.

Slight elevation gain on days 5 and 6.

Climate:
Spring, mild with possible cold spells. Summer, hot and dry. Autumn, pleasant temperatures.

Technical details: 

• 25 to 65 km per day, about 2 to 6 hours of cycling
• Partly marked route

Bibliography :

Bike guide in Alsace (Ouest-France)

Meals:

• Breakfasts: buffet (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, butter, bread, jam, orange juice)
• Lunches: not included
• Dinners: not included

The bike:

• Rental bike: 21-speed bike or ebike equipped with panniers, repair kit and lock. Rental bikes will be delivered to the first hotel. At the end of the tour, please leave the bike at your last hotel and inform reception. We will take care of its return.  
• Personal bikes: we do not recommend bikes with small tires. Mountain and hybrid bikes are excellent. Please check your bike before departure. You will be responsible for your own bike at the end of the tour. 

Assistance:
7 days a week assistance (except punctures, which are not covered).

Luggage:
Luggage is transported by courier and limited to one piece per person (maximum 20 kg).

Roadbook:
You will receive your roadbook with luggage tags by mail before your departure.

Transport:

• By train: Strasbourg train station
• By road: Strasbourg is 500 km east of Paris
• By plane: Strasbourg airport

Multirisk Cancellation insurance:
To guarantee reimbursement in the event of cancellation of your stay, you may take out our multirisk cancellation insurance. Click here for more information.