Alsace and the Wine Route by bike

Alsace by bike and wine route, from Strasbourg to Colmar

The gastronomy and the wines make the reputation of Alsace. This region also has an exceptional infrastructure of cycle paths, which today makes it one of the most beautiful cycling destinations in France. From Strasbourg to Colmar, typical villages and quiet paths through the vineyards will allow you to discover and appreciate, in addition to good food and good wines, an exceptional nature through tradition and history.

Highlights of the stay in Alsace: 

• The cities of Strasbourg, Obernai and Colmar
• The Alsace Wine Route and its typical villages
• The exceptional architecture of the villages of the Alsace Wine Route
• The beautiful cycle paths of the Route des Alsace wines
• The welcome and friendliness of your hosts

Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg

Check-in at your hotel. Take the time to discover the city, its Cathedral and the Europeans Institutions
through picturesque neighborhoods, such as Petite France.

Day 2: Strasbourg - Obernai region (40 km or 55 km)

The Canal de la Bruche was once used to transport wine from the wineries in the Strasbourg capital. Today the cycle path runs along the canal from Strasbourg to Molsheim. Discover the 12th century Rosheim church, before finishing your stage by bike in Obernai or Andlau.

Night in Obernai or Andlau.

Day 3: Obernai region - Riquewihr region (50 km or 35 km)  

On the tarmac paths, you cross the vineyard and the villages with half-timbered houses while admiring the blooming geraniums. Discover Mittelbergheim, Dambach la ville, Ribeauvillé, and Riquewihr which are among the most beautiful villages in France.

Night in Riquewihr.

Day 4: Riquewihr region - Colmar (40 km)

The Wine Route and its traditional villages will take you from the vineyard to the capital of wine and art in Alsace. Continue your journey to Turckheim and Eguisheim. Arrival in Colmar, city of the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, Bartholdi, or the genius painters of the Renaissance Martin Schongauer and Matthias Grünewald.

Night in Colmar.

Day 5: end of trip

Your trip ends after breakfast. If you wish to extend your stay, additional nights are bookable in Strasbourg or Colmar.

General informations :

• 5 days and 4 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
• Single room: contact us

2026 Dates:

Departures daily from March 28 to October 10

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

Included:

• 4 nights in accommodations depending on the version chosen
• 4 breakfasts
• Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation 
• Access to a GPS App
• 7 days a week telephone assistance 

Not included:

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

Options:

•  Standard bike or ebike rental
• Extra night in Colmar or 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.

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

Technical details: 

• 35 to 55 km per day, about 3 to 5 hours of cycling
• Partly marked route
• Open to all

Bibliography :

Bike guide in Alsace (Ouest-France)

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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.