Alsace "Route des Vins"
Alsace "Route des Vins"
Start: Strasbourg Goal: Colmar
Day 1: Arriving at Strasbourg
Day 2: Strasbourg to Obernai ( 37 km)
Day 3: Obernai -to Riquewihr ( 49 km)
Day 4: Riquewihr to Colmar ( 35 km)
Day 5: Leaving Colmar
Follow the romantic 'Route des Vins' between the beautiful cities of Strasbourg and Colmar. Relaxed biking crossing the hilly Alsatian wine country by quiet country roads. Taste the delicious, local Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. Enjoy the beautiful panoramas of the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest. Stop in a cozy village full of half-timbered houses, nice shops, and terraces.
Clamped between the Vosges and the Rhine Valley lie the Alsace vineyards, home of the Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Gewürztraminer. Grapes thrive best in a sunny climate in this shadow of the Vosges.
Because Alsace is France's No. 1 bicycle region, with many expanded Véloroutes, the bicycle is the ideal means of transportation in this beautiful wine region. You start the holiday in Strasbourg, a beautiful city where there is much to see and experience. The first 20 km you bike along the Canal de la Bruche, after which you follow the Route d'Alsace, which offers plenty of opportunity for tasting the classic Alsatian wines. Villages like Riquewhir and Turckheim are all equally friendly, with colorful flowers, beautiful trusses, and cobbled stone-paved streets. High above Alsace are the wooded peaks of the Vosges. From there you have surprising views of the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest across the valley.You end the tour in Colmar, an attractive and lively city, also the Capitale des Vins d'Alsace.
Day 1
Arriving at Strasbourg
After check-in, visit the beautiful historic city center. This city is not only very beautiful, but also has a very interesting history being a frontier town. Stroll through the narrow paved cobbled streets and look at the beautiful half-timbered houses with painted, stone gates and intimate courtyards.
Day 2
Bike from Strasbourg to Obernai ( 37 km)
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You’ll leave the inner city of Strasbourg in a pleasant way via a well-indicated bike path. The drive to the south-western town of Obernai leads you through charming villages, along beautiful castles and winding vineyards to the beginning of the 'Route du Vin'. Enjoy delicious Alsatian cuisine in one of the many restaurants in charming Obernai.
Day 3
Bike from Obernai to Riquewihr ( 49 km)
You are on your way to Riquewihr, a medieval town, located in the heart of the Alsatian wine region. This wonderful wine village is counted as 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France' (or 'the most beautiful villages of France'). The combination of her beautiful architecture and world-famous wines gave Riquewihr the nickname 'The Pearl of Alsace'.
Day 4
Bike from Riquewihr to Colmar ( 35 km)
Visit beautiful Turckheim, a walled and fortified town. In any event, take a walk along the many halftimbered houses, which are typical of Alsace. Bike along scenic wine villages like Kaysersberg and end your ride in Colmar. You can make this cycling day more challenging by making an extra loop through the area with the five castles.
Day 5
Leaving Colmar
The trip and our service ends after breakfast. We advise you to extend your stay in order to take the time to visit the beautiful city of Colmar. We hope you have had a wonderful experience, filled with energy and joy
Practical information
Start your travel any day of the week depending on availability between April and October.
Nearest airport is Paris (CDG).
Arrival in Strasbourg
From Paris airports, you can get to Strasbourg by the TGV (high speed train) from Paris gare de l'Est (approx. 1h50). For time tables and further information look at the website of the SNCF
Departure from Colmar
On the end of your trip you can take the local train (TER) from Colmar to Strasbourg (approx. 35 min), where you can get to Paris. For time tables and further information look at the website of the TER-SNCF
All accommodations are specially selected in view of their location, unique atmosphere or service.
Extra overnight stays: You can book extra nights at all accommodations along the way provided availability.
Different bikes upon request
The price includes:
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4 nights at B&B's, hotels and/or agrturismo
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Breakfast
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Baggage transport
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Detailed information, descriptions and maps for your trip
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Telephone support 24/7
Not included:
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Transport to and from the journey
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Insurance
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Tourist tax
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Bicycle rental
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Train, bus, boat if necessary occurs.
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Lunch & dinner
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Refreshments
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Personal equipment
Optional:
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Extra nights
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Bicycle rent incl. map holder & small bag front, 1 side bag, 1 repair kit, 1 distance meter, 1 bike lock.
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Single room
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Transport to and from the airport