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Alsace

A cycling week in Alsace from Strasbourg to Colmar

Discover Alsace by bike for a week along the Wine cycle route. Be charmed by the half-timbered houses orned with geraniums and castle ruins along your way.

Reviews (2) :
4.50 / 5
Reference AL0701
  • Itinerant trip
  • 7 days
  • Challenging
  • from April to November
  • Minimum age 12 years
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  • Itinerary
    • This week-long cycling trip will introduce you to the must-sees of Alsace: its charming towns, its hillside vineyards, its flowered half-timbered houses, its wine villages, its fortified castles, its Romanesque churches... From the covered bridges of Strasbourg to the romantic canals of Colmar, explore one of the most beautiful cycle routes in France. Your route will be punctuated by charming picturesque villages: Rosheim, Barr, Bergheim, Riquewihr, Kaysesrberg... Take a day-trip to Haut-Koenigsbourg castle perched on its rocky outcrop from where you can admire breathtaking views over the valley. Discovering Alsace also means tasting its many local food specialties with a glass of wine of course!

    A beautiful week by bike in the heart of Alsace for unforgettable holidays!

    Day 1
     
     

    Strasbourg

    You start your cycling holidays in the capital of the Alsace region: Strasbourg. This city has a rich cultural heritage, so do not miss its architectural treasures including the majestic Notre Dame cathedral, the covered bridges and the Palais Rohan. Then take the time to stroll in the picturesque district of "Petite France" (Little France) with the beautiful half-timbered houses, where once fishermen and tanners lived.

    Day 2
     
     

    Strasbourg-Obernai

    Altitude
    ±145m
    Bike
    39km
    + optional loop-tour 30km
    You’ll leave the cobblestone streets of Strasbourg’s old city center to follow south of the city the channel "Canal de la Bruche". The canal was built by Vauban to transport the sandstones of the Vosges to Strasbourg for the construction of the city’s fortifications. You ride on a bike path along the shady banks and the old locks. This scenic route will take you to charming Alsatian villages with their colorful and blooming facades. Then reach to the famous Alsace Wine Route cycle path in Molsheim, a very pretty wine town, birthplace of the Bugatti automobile brand. You continue your ride on the hillside through the Alsatian vineyards and wine villages to reach Obernai and its belfry.

    For the more courageous ones, you can add to your stage a nice cycle loop north of Molsheim (+30km).

    Day 3
     
     

    Obernai - Sélestat area

    Altitude
    ±230m
    Bike
    ~40km
    Choice between 2 itineraries
    Leave Obernai behind and visit in Gertwiller the Gingerbread House and later the pretty village of Barr. Take small country roads that meander through vineyards, old railway lines and segments of the former Roman road. Near Blienschwiller 2 routes options lies before reaching Selestat.

    You can continue through the vineyards passing the charming villages of Blienschwiller, Dambach-la-Ville and Scherwiller, where you can see above you the ruins of the castle of Ortenbourg.

    The other route is a little sportier. You leave the vineyards and discover the Vosges towards Val de Villé. Ride on wooded slopes and pass the villages Saint-Pierre-Bois and Thanvillé. From there, you take the former Salt Road, a beautiful cycle path through the forest to Sélestat.
       

    Visit and wine tasting 1h

    		Included

    Day 4
     
     

    Day-trip to the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

    Altitude
    ±741m
    Bike
    43km
    Enjoy a rest day to visit the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, witness to the various rivalries that moved the Europe’s history over the centuries. There are 2 choices :

    - You leave your bikes for the day. A shuttle takes you from Sélestat to the castle and also stops at two animal parks on the way : the Eagle Park and the Monkey Mountain.

    - The more athletic ones can cycle up to the castle located 757m high, taking a beautiful road through the forests of the Vosges mountains.
       

    Castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg 3h

    Visit on your own of the castle.
    		 9,00 € / teen
    9,00 € / adult

    Day 5
     
     

    Sélestat area - Colmar

    Altitude
    ±350m
    Bike
    ~37km
    You leave the Selestat area overlooked by the famous 12th-century-old castle of Haut-Koeningsbourg, then ride into the fortified village of Bergheim, one of the few Alsatian villages which has preserved almost all of its medieval fortifications. Then you leave the Alsace Wine Route cycle path and ride up the hill to Ribeauvillé and its picturesque streets, Riquewihr, the "Pearl of the Alsatian vineyards," and Hunawihr, both referred to as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Do not miss the detour to Kaysersberg, one of the most charming towns in Alsace. Finally, you ride quietly down through the vineyards and apple orchards to reach the beautiful city of Colmar, capital of Alsace wines.

    Day 6
     
     

    Day-trip to Eguisheim

    Altitude
    ±165m
    Bike
    35km
    You leave Colmar and reach the shady banks of the Thur river. Then keep biking in the Alsatian countryside until Eguisheim, ranked among the most beautiful French villages and many times awarded for its flowers. Admire its beautiful 16th century-old houses with their bright colors and stroll through its cobbled streets. Continue through vineyards to the pretty village of Turckheim where a night watchman continues every night to make his rounds from May to October. You can pause in Ammerschwihr to enjoy a glass of Kaefferkopf, before returning to Colmar.

    Day 7
     
     

    Colmar

    Enjoy a last stroll in Colmar. Stroll in the district of "Little Venice" and admire the "house of heads" and the "Pfister house".
  • Accommodation

    • Category A

    You stay in hotels with **/*** standards offering all the necessary comfort after a day outdoors. These family hotels welcome you warmly. Breakfast is included.



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    Category B

    You stay in hotels with *** standards selected for their style and quality. Breakfast is included.
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    Category C

    You will enjoy a higher level of service in these ***/**** hotels. Breakfast is included.
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  • Bikes, luggage and documents
    • Bikes

    On your arrival day, we provide you with:
    • a touring bike adjusted to your size
    • equipped : front rack pack, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.

    We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
    Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).

    You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)


    Luggage

    Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
    • We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
    • Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
    • We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.

    Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
    If you expect to arrive at the next accommodation before 5 p.m., we recommend that you take an extra set of clothes with you in your bicycle bag.


    Travel documents

    A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.

    Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.

    We can provide you with travel documents in paper format (for a supplement of €15 for printing and postage), which include:
    • a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
    • a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest

    Example of a map and of a step-by-step description


    Our GPS App

    For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).

    You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and useful alerts on the way.

    -> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.
  • Practical information
    • To get to departure point:

    • By plane: flight to Strasbourg
    • By train: TGV (fast trains) from Paris Gare de l'Est. The duration of the trip is between 2h20. To plan your trip, www.sncf-connect.com.


    Parking

    If you drive to Strasbourg, you can park your car in a secured car park located close to the train station. The weekly rate is 55€. The location and contact details of the car park will be given in your travel documents.

    To get back to starting point:

    Regional trains take you back to your starting point if you wish. They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free. You have to buy your ticket on spot (full rate 15€/adult). There are several trains per day. You will find the timetable in your travel documents.


    Meeting time:

    The first day is an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.

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  • Reviews

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    2 bike travelers reviews 4.50 / 5

    “ 5 fun days around Alsace ”

    On the 2024-09-28 by Susan K
    We enjoyed the 5 day cycle around the Alsace. The tour notes were comprehensive. The cycle tour was interesting & had variety. We did the half board option & the restaurants were very good. The hotels were close to the towns so we could easily walk around. Le Velo Voyageur were easy to deal with & kept us up to date. We were very satisfied with the tour.

    “ Séjour découverte de l'Alsace ”

    On the 2021-07-14 by Françoise
    Le vélo était une belle manière de (re)découvrir cette belle région. Loin du stress de la circulation, longeant un canal ou dans le vignoble, on se sent vraiment en vacances rapidement. Il n'y a aucun danger car les pistes cyclables sont la plupart du temps sur les trottoirs ou sur des routes agricoles. L'organisation du Vélo Voyageur était parfaite : Vélos électriques de bonne qualité, hôtels bien sélectionnés, acheminement des bagages performant. Cétait top, merci!
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