Cycling vacations in Alsace between vineyards and traditional villages
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Explore traditional Alsace on a cycling vacation through vineyards and villages
Discover the picturesque, traditional Alsace of postcards, as well as the more unusual, lesser-known Alsace. On this tour, you’ll discover Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture, art treasures in museums, the forests of the Vosges, the peat bogs of the Ried and vineyards sparkling in the sunshine. The warm welcome of the Alsatians, the liveliness of their traditions, the generosity of their gastronomy (authentic, refined and prestigious), and the distinctive palette of aromas of Alsatian wines, make up the portrait of a place in France where life is good, and which we invite you to discover during your cycling vacation. Cycling between Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.
First of all, Strasbourg. Take advantage of your visit to this historic city to stroll along its many canals, notably in the “Petite France” district, the cathedral district and the area around the European Parliament. Then head south into the Alsace plain, a vast plain between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine. Discover the Ried peat bogs, rich in aquatic flora and fauna.
Your route will take you to Selestat and then Colmar, City of Art and Alsace Wine Capital. Don’t miss the picturesque district of “Little Venice”. You then enter the wine-growing area, with the Ballon d’Alsace as your backdrop, the highest point in the Vosges mountains, which you’ll pass on the following days as you head due north along the wine route. Let yourself be guided by this superb bike route through the vineyards, nestled at the foot of the Vosges mountains and dotted with many charming villages. It’s a real invitation to taste Alsace’s distinctive white wines, at the turn of a bar or winery, and to enjoy the local gastronomy, with its delicious little dishes (!) and pastries that will delight your taste buds! Gubwiller, Riquewih and Mittelbergehim are just a few of the villages you’ll pass through, which are among the most beautiful in France.
You’ll reach Obernai, a superb traditional village with half-timbered houses, colorful facades and flower-filled balconies, before ending your cycling trip with a final leg along the Bruche canal to Strasbourg.
You'll enjoy :
- Strasbourg, the European Parliament and the adorable “Petite France” district
- Picturesque villages with colorful half-timbered houses and flowers
- The traditional villages of the Ried on the banks of the Rhine in the Alsace plain
- The charming wine route along the Vosges mountains
- Colmar and its narrow streets lined with medieval buildings
Daily program
Day 1 - Arrival in Strasbourg
Arrive in Strasbourg, check into your hotel and enjoy a free tour of the city. We recommend: the Cathedral, the European Institutions and picturesque districts such as Petite France.
Strasbourg - Sélestat area
- 26 or 55 km
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You’ll leave Strasbourg along the Rhone-Rhine canal for Osthouse, Sand, Sermersheim or Sélestat in the heart of Alsace’s Ried region.
Sélestat - Colmar region
- 49 or 65 km
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After a visit to the beautiful Baroque church of Ebersmunster, you’ll pass through the traditional villages of the Ried, a flat landscape rich in aquatic flora and fauna. Arrive in Colmar, city of art, along the Colmar Canal cycle path.
Colmar - Guebwiller
- 33 km
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The ruins of Murbach Abbey will be the highlight of the day. The itinerary takes you on a circuitous route from the banks of the Rhine to the foot of the Grand Ballon.
Guebwiller - Riquewihr region
- 50 km
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At the foot of the Vosges mountains bask the wine-producing villages that have made Alsace’s great wines famous: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.
Riquewihr region - Obernai region
- 50 km
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Along the Wine Route, you’ll discover the villages of Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Andlau and its Romanesque abbey, and finally Barr or Obernai.
Obernai region - Strasbourg
- 40 km
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In Rosheim, don’t miss the Church of St. Peter and Paul, one of the jewels of Romanesque architecture in Alsace. In Molsheim, you’ll join the Bruche canal cycle path, which will take you
to the heart of the European capital.
Departure
Departure after breakfast.
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Price includes
- 7 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast (double/twin room)
- Travel log with map and description
- GPS data on request
- Personalized welcome, except on Sundays and public holidays
- Luggage transfer at each stage
- 24/7 telephone assistance
Supplement
- VTC bike rental: €100
- Electric bike rental: €270
Further information
We take care of transporting your luggage every time you change accommodation, so you can travel light and enjoy your day’s hiking.
Leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure.
At the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet them at the reception desk of your new accommodation or directly in your room.
Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (maximum 23 kg) + 1 carry-on.
Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive prior to your trip (generally one month before) and/or on arrival at your first accommodation.
It includes :
A welcome letter with key practical information:
- Baggage transport times
- Details of delivery and collection of rental bikes if required
- Your local contact and emergency telephone number(s)
- Any additional information
Travel log including map with route (at the appropriate scale) and tourist and practical information
Any necessary vouchers to be given to the service provider(s)
On request and depending on the tour:
- Download the “Evazio” application onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no Internet connection is required.
- Loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
- Send GPX tracks of each stage for use with your own navigation device
On this tour, we can provide you with a choice of the following, upon reservation:
- A VTC bike adapted to the tour and the route (UNISEX)
- An electric bike adapted to the route
With equipment :
- 1 rear bag
- 1 handlebar bag
- 1 repair kit
- 1 helmet
- 1 anti-theft device
- 1 charger (for electric bike)
For younger children, depending on age and size, we can offer
- A child’s bike
- A baby seat
- A trailer
- A follower bike
The bike is adjusted to your size and delivered to the first accommodation.
At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We’ll take care of collecting them.
This tour is available in “comfort” or “superior” categories.
Hotel categories :
- Comfort: The tour features mainly 2 and 3-star hotels (or equivalent comfort level) and bed & breakfasts.
- Superior: The tour features mainly 3- and 4-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort) and charming bed & breakfasts.
- Luxury: The tour features mainly 4- and 5-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort).
For the duration of your stay, our telephone assistance service is available:
- 7 days a week
- from 07:30 to 20:30.
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