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Alsace wine bike tour. Famous wine route!
Price per person
From 730€
Type of stay
Bicycle trip
Location
Strasbourg, Colmar - France
Duration
5 days
Difficulty
Departures
Every day from March 29 to October 11
Capacity
2 people minimum
Reference
Cyclo 38
Your stay
Discover the Alsace wine route by bike
Gastronomy and wine are the hallmarks of Alsace. Today, this region has one more asset: its exceptional infrastructure of cycle paths and cycle routes, which has made it one of France’s most beautiful cycling destinations. This means you can cycle a large part of the Alsace wine route in complete peace of mind. 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 wine, an exceptional natural environment, where tradition and history have endured.
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 set off along the Bruche canal to reach the wine route around Obernai, a superb traditional village with half-timbered houses, colorful facades and flower-filled balconies. Let yourself be guided along this cycling 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 bend of a bar or at a winery, and to enjoy the local gastronomy, made up of tasty little dishes (!) and pastries that will delight your taste buds!
Your bike ride will take you to Mittelbergheim, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, among the most beautiful villages in France, before reaching Colmar, City of Art and Alsace Wine Capital. Don’t miss the picturesque district of “Little Venice”.
You'll enjoy :
- Strasbourg, the European Parliament and the adorable “Petite France” district
- Picturesque villages with colorful half-timbered houses and flowers
- The charming wine route along the Vosges mountains
- Colmar and its narrow streets lined with medieval buildings
- The region’s gourmet specialties and Riesling or Gewürztraminer wines!
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.
Day 2 - Strasbourg - Obernai region
- 40 or 55 km
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The Canal de la Bruche was once used to transport wine from the vineyards to the capital of Strasbourg. Today, the cycle path runs alongside the canal from Strasbourg to Molsheim. You’ll pass by Rosheim’s 12th-century church, before staying in Obernai or Barr.
Day 3 - Obernai region - Riquewihr region
- 50 or 55 km
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On paved roads, you pass through vineyards and villages with half-timbered houses where geraniums bloom. Mittelbergheim, Dambach la ville, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr are among France’s most beautiful villages.
Day 4 - Riquewihr region - Colmar
- 40 km
- -
The Wine Route and its string of villages will take you from the vineyards to the wine and art capital of Alsace. Turckheim and Eguisheim will conclude your discovery of Alsace like a postcard. Arrive in Colmar, home to the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, Bartholdi, and the Renaissance painters Martin Schoengauer and Matthias Grünewald.
Day 5 - Departure
Departure after breakfast. Regular rail links between Colmar and Strasbourg if required.
rates
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Price includes
- 4 nights with breakfast (in double/twin room)
- Personalized welcome (Sundays and public holidays excluded)
- Travel log with map and description
- Luggage transfer at each stage
- 24/7 telephone assistance
Supplement
- VTC bike rental: €90
- Electric bike rental: €250
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” category (3*), “Superior” category and “Luxury” category on request.
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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