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Alsace by bike, vineyards and traditions

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Cycling in Alsace on the most beautiful cycle routes between vineyards and typical villages. Experience the Alsace wine route from Strasbourg.

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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 villages typical
  • 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

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 of Petite France.
Night in Strasbourg.

 

Day 2 - From Strasbourg to Sélestat (or nearby) - 55 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

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

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 (or nearby) - 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 center make it a must-see.

 

Day 6 - Riquewihr to Obernai - 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 center.

 

Day 7 - From Obernai to Strasbourg - 40 km

You set off from Obernai for Molsheim, a stopover town on the wine route and home to the famous Bugatti cars. Return to Strasbourg.
End of the tour on your arrival in Strasbourg or possibility of an additional night in Strasbourg.

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General informations :

  • 7 days and 6 nights
  • Standard version accommodation comfort level : 3*
  • Comfort level of the comfort version accommodation : 3 et 4 *
  • Level of comfort of the deluxe version accommodation : 4 et 5*
  • Child rates: contact us

The dates :

 

Daily departures from 30/03 to 5/10/2024

  • Low season 30/03 to 12/04 
  • Mid season from 13/04 to 31/05 and from 28/09 to 5/10
  • High season 1/06 to 27/09

 

Included :

  • Self-guided online tour
  • Roadbook : we will provide you with information on the progress of your stay as well as the itinerary for confirming your reservation, subject to change.
  • Luggages transport
  • Assistance in case of breakdown (except puncture)

Not included :

  • Transport to the place of departure
  • Personal expenses
  • Visits other than those included in the program


The options :

  • VTC or VAE rental
  • Additional night (s) at the start or end of the tour
  • Theft insurance for the rented bike
  • cancellation insurance

Levels :


1 2 3 4 5 6

 

Ground :


Hilly, very rolling roads and paths. Program with cycle paths, and small country roads.

 

Weather :


Spring, mild with possible waves of cold. Summers, hot and dry. Autumns, pleasant temperatures.

 

Technicality :


35 to 50 km of hiking per day, or about 3 to 5 hours of cycling.
Partly signposted route, map reading desired. Open to everyone.

 


Bibliography :

 

- Bike guide in Alsace (Ouest-France)
- Bike rides in Alsace (Petit Futé)

 

Additional nights : 


An additional night is offered to you at the start and end of your stay.

 

Food :


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

 

The bike :


- Rental bike : 21-speed VTC which will be delivered to you at the first hotel. A security deposit will be requested.
At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the first hotel and notify reception.

 

- Personal bike : We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent, remember to check your bicycle before setting off.
At the end of the circuit, you will have to take care of your bike.

 

Assistance :


Assistance in the event of breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene).

 

Luggage :


During the stay, they are transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kg).

 

Roadbook :


We will provide you with detailed maps and a description of the routes when you arrive at the first hotel. We will also give you vouchers for hotels and restaurants as well as luggage tags.

 

Transportation :


- By train: TGV station in Strasbourg
- By road: Strasbourg is 500 km east of Paris. A4 from Paris.
- By plane: Strasbourg airport.

 

Parking :


Parking near the hotel.


Cancellation insurance :


In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.

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