5-day bike ride from Strasbourg to Colmar
4.7/5 on 23 Reviews
You will discover a rich and varied landscape between vineyards, medieval towns and Romanesque churches along the Vineyard cycle route.
Ref: AL0401ST
- Alsace
- 5 day(s)
- Moderate
- ~ 29 km/day
- Itinerant
When travelling?
From April to October.
Minimum age
12 y/o
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Discover Alsace cycling through the vineyards from Strasbourg to Colmar
From Strasbourg to Colmar, discover in 5 days the Alsatian vineyards. The cycle route takes both scenic bike paths along the Bruche canal and small country roads with little traffic surrounded by vineyards. You start your tour in Strasbourg, a city with a rich cultural heritage with its cathedral Notre Dame, its covered bridges and its old medieval district "Petite France". Then join the Wine road cycle trail in Molsheim that leads you through many wine villages: Rosheim, Andlau Itterswiller, Châtenois, Bergheim ... On your way enjoy the view on old medieval castles including the famous Haut-Koenigsbourg, the most visited monument in Alsace. Then you ride to the hilltop villages of Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr and Hunawihr, little gems of the Alsace Valley. Finally, end your tour in the beautiful city of Colmar, capital of Alsace wines. An Alsatian glass of wine with a bretzel (local pastry) brings your stay to a close with style!
Program
Day 01
Strasbourg – Molsheim
- 25 km
- + 38 m
You leave the cobbled streets of Strasbourg to join the Bruche canal built by Vauban to transport sandstone from the Vosges to build the city's fortifications. You pedal on a greenway along the shaded banks and the old locks. This bucolic itinerary leads you near charming Alsatian villages with colorful and flowery facades. Finally, you arrive in Molsheim, a tourist and wine town, the cradle of the Bugatti automobile brand.
Day 02
Molsheim – Itterswiller
- 33 km
- + 292 m
You join the famous Véloroute du Vignoble d'Alsace and continue along the mountainside through the Alsatian vineyards and wine villages. Cross Rosheim and its Romanesque church, Obernai and its Belfry square, Gertwiller and its Gingerbread House or Barr and its flowery square. You will follow small country roads winding through the vineyards, old railroads or parts of the old Roman road. Your stage ends in Itterswiller, a beautiful flowery village nestled in the heart of the vineyards.
Day 03
Itterswiller-Ribeauvillé
- 28 km
- + 155 m
You go down to the Alsatian plain and pedal along the mountainside on the cycle route through the vineyards. You will cycle along old railroad lines and sections of the old Roman road, passing through numerous wine-producing villages. Enjoy the picture-postcard landscapes of Alsace; castles and flower-filled villages await you along the way.
You spend the night in Ribeauvillé, a medieval village set between mountains and vineyards.
Day 04
Ribeauvillé – Colmar
- 25 km
- + 229 m
You leave Ribeauvillé through the vineyards, stopping by Riquewihr, "the Pearl of the Alsace vineyards", or Hunawihr, one of France’s most beautiful villages. Stop off in Kaysersberg, one of Alsace’s most charming towns. Then pedal along country roads to Colmar, capital of Alsace wines.
Day 05
Round tour to Eguisheim
- 35 km
- + 165 m
You leave Colmar to reach the shady banks of the Thur. Then, continue pedaling in the Alsatian countryside to Eguisheim, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France and awarded many times for the quality of its flowering. Admire its beautiful and colorful 16th century houses and stroll through its cobbled streets. Continue through the vineyards to the pretty village of Turckheim where a night watchman continues to make his rounds every evening from May to October. You can stop in Ammerschwihr to taste a glass of Kaefferkopf, the last white wine to join the great Alsace wines, before returning to Colmar.
Accommodation
Popular
Standard
Convenient stops for cyclists: easily accessible accommodation, essential comfort, and immediate proximity to bike paths or village centers.
- Breakfast
- 2/3 stars
Comfort
Well-located stops along our cycling routes, combining comfort and quality, secure bike storage, local tips, and a friendly atmosphere.
- Breakfast
- 3 stars
Haut de gamme
Comfortable stays in characterful accommodations with cycling-friendly services, attentive hospitality, and ideal locations along our most scenic routes.
- Breakfast
- 3/4 stars
*Typical example of accommodation corresponding to the proposed category. These photographs are for illustrative purposes only.
Equipment
For this trip, bicycles are equipped with 2 waterproof saddle bags with a 10 to 20 L capacity each to carry your luggage. Do not forget to put your items in a soft travel bag to be able to place it easily in your saddle bags.
For more comfort, you can choose to add luggage transport in your booking:
- 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'll need during the day (included in your bike rental).
- We advise you to take an extra set of clothes with you if you expect to arrive before 5 p.m. at your accommodation.
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
- a touring bike adjusted to your size ;
- equipment: a front panier, two saddlebag, a helmet (on demand), complete repair tool kit.
- electric assisted bikes for adults (+1m55) ;
- electric assisted bikes for children (>135cm)
- children bikes / equipment depending on their sizes (children bike, trailer, trailer bike)
Please note that child trailer and baby seat are only suitable with e-bikes on our Alsace trips !
You can also bring your own bikes, in which case a discount will be applied.
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 regarding the download and use of the app 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.
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 with all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests. We can send printed travel documents (extra cost of €15 for printing and postage, in France only), which include:
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided with all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests. We can send printed travel documents (extra cost of €15 for printing and postage, in France only), 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.
Information
Beginning of the trip
Your first day is a cycling stage. Your bikes will be available from 9:15am. If you have chosen the luggage transport option, you must drop them off in Strasbourg before 9:30am.
To get to the departure point
By plane: flight from Paris.
By train: Train (TGV) to Strasbourg from Paris Gare de l’Est to Strasbourg (1:45). To plan your trip : https://www.thetrainline.com
Car park
If you choose to drive, there are many options to park in Strasbourg. You can park at the public car park “Parking des Bateliers” for 20€ per day. There are also cheaper car parks outside of the city (park and ride).
To get back to the starting point
Train: There is a rail link between Colmar and Strasbourg (1 direct train approx. 30 minutes at rush hour, duration: 30min). If you have your own bike, be sure to check on the SNCF website that the train has a bike storage area, as not all TER trains do.
4.7/5 on 23 Reviews
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639 €/pers.
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Ref: AL0401ST
- Alsace
- 5 day(s)
- Moderate
- ~ 29 km/day
- Itinerant
When travelling?
From April to October.
Minimum age
12 y/o
Related categories:
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Experience15 years' experience in cycling to advise and satisfy you
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Tested & ApprovedThe whole team goes out into the field to design the itineraries and select the best partners (accommodation, bikes, etc.).
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The 14/06/2025
« Beautiful villages! »
Terrific bikes and a beautiful itinerary through charming villages with amazing scenery, food and wine.
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Sam.
The 16/10/2024
« First cycle trip in France »
We visited this region two years ago and saw you could cycle from Strasbourg to Colmar, this company offered what we wanted without having to plan everything ourselves. I was really happy with the route, very quiet and away from traffic. Having bikes made it easy riding. Hotels and luggage transfer were good. Made contact with the company once and problem resolved quickly. Going in October meant it was important to have warm clothing and gloves. We would use this company again to do a different route.
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Rachel.
The 01/10/2024
« September in Alsace »
Comfortable e-bikes with good locks and roomy panniers made this cycle tour along the Route du Vin in the Alsace extremely pleasant. The route is along bikeways, agricultural lanes and canal paths, with very little car traffic for the most part. Velo Voyageur booked us into charming small hotels in picturesque villages, and the relatively short distances (25 to 35 km) between accommodations meant we had time to explore along the way, enjoy leisurely lunches, and still arrive at the next hotel with ample time to find a nice restaurant for dinner. We arrived in Ribeauville mid-afternoon on day 3 with plenty of time to hike up to the ruined castle high above the town, for example. Although we did not spend a night there, I think our favorite village was Kaysersberg, which had a ruined castle and medieval walls, a lovely river running through it and a maze of cobbled streets to explore, as well as a profusion of flowerboxes and colorful hanging baskets. Overall, this cycle tour through the Alsatian vineyards and villages was relaxing and delightful In September, the grapes are being harvested, which adds additional interest.
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Anna-Maria.
The 27/08/2024
« Alsace cycling a winner »
Loved the self guided cycling through the Alsace region. The bikes comfortable and accommodation really nice at all towns. It was our first cycling holiday and inspired to do more!
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Michael.
The 05/08/2024
« Great trip! »
The equipment was good. The route was scenic and interesting. The app was very helpful.
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Jim.
The 17/07/2024
« Uwes 4-some trip »
The trip was well organized and everything went smoothly.
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Uwe.
The 13/07/2024
« Strasbourg to Colmar on ebikes »
We had a great trip with our 15 year old daughter from Strasbourg to Colmar, using ebikes. Beautiful scenery and great accommodation ... in small, medium and larger towns. The staff member in Strasbourg was very helpful in orientating us to the bikes and the way out of Strasbourg (very easy). One piece of advice, if you are planning on taking a taxi to the train station in colmar, book through the hotel the day before. There were none available at midday and staff told us taxis in colmar are "complex". We had just enough time for the bus option to work, but it was a slightly stressful end to the trip.
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Jacqueline.
The 09/06/2024
« 5 day Colmar bike trip »
This was an incredible trip at a great price. We saw some amazing country side with beautiful, charming towns throughout the Alsace region. The trip was well organized. The app is a must! We relied on the directions every day and every turn during out bike trip. You do have to be independent though to maneuver your way through the trip so realize this is an independent adventure. All necessary resources were provided by Le Velo tours.
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THERESA.
The 30/04/2024
« Tour d' Alsace: Strasbourg to Colmar »
Riding in late April, we had a fantastic 5 days riding across the beautiful countryside and vineyards and stopping in the gorgeous small villages of Alsace. The riding only took a few hours each day and was mostly flat and leisurely, so plenty of time to stop along the way for eating and exploring. The hotels were great and in convenient locations. The luggage transfers were smooth and made things super easy. Would recommend!
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Isabella & Jacob.
The 31/10/2022
« mit dem Rad über die route de vin »
eine herrliche Tour durch interessante kleine Orte mit wunderschönen Fachwerkhäusern und manchmal filmreifer Kulisse. Freundliche Menschen und sehr rücksichtsvolle Autofahrer in grösseren Orten. Auffällig und stets willkommen auf dieser Radtour waren die zahlreichen Sitzgelegenheiten unterwegs sowohl auf der Route als auch in den Orten.
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Pedro.
The 21/08/2022
« Meine Elsaß-Radreise »
Eine schöne Reise
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Siegfried.
The 10/10/2021
« Excellent Alsatian Cycle Holiday »
From start to finish we throughly enjoyed our cycling holiday through the Alsace wine region organised by Le Velo Voyageur. Excellent company, very responsive and understanding with all the reshuffling of our plans due to Covid travel restrictions. We originally planned to go during easter however rescheduled for late September which was a much better time to go. We had no issue with bike collection or while on route. We stayed in some lovely hotels, some better equipped than others and some with better breakfasts than others however good experiences at all. The luggage transfer was very helpful and would highly recommend. The best part of the experience was the curated route though, very well planned on quiet roads, cycle lanes and canal side. The GPS was BRILLIANT. Very responsive to give us direction cues early, with an interactive map, landmarks and a secure bike mount. Best part was that it didnt drain our batter either.
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Eve.
The 23/08/2021
« Excellent Experience »
We looked forward to a bike tour in France for a long time. After much research, cost comparison, and response to questions we went with Velo Voyageur. We are happy we did. The route was easy to follow with the app (even better when you turn the volume up to hear the instructions) and each hotel booked had a unique experience. They even booked us in for a wine tour/sampling which was a highlight of the trip. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a biking vacation.
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Simon.
The 11/08/2020
« Excellent trip »
We are very satisfied. Everything went very smooth, from picking up the bikes, find the route, check into the hotels and to deliver back the bikes. The Strasbourg - Colmar route was very good for this bike trip. The towns were nice and quiet and all the guide lines for the trip was very detailed. The hotels was very central and lived up to the expected standard. We will do it again in a different region.
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Camilla.
The 08/08/2020
« Alsace Wine Route »
Beautiful villages gorgeous wines
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Jo Corbeau.
The 17/10/2019
« Alsace wine region »
The region is spectacular and certainly made for cycling. The paths through the vineyards are amazing!especially in harvest time. The sheer number and beauty of the medieval villages that we passed through time and again was amazing and always provided staggering moments. The accomodation was great. My wife and I are over 50 however we easily managed the ride, my wife on an e-bike, as she is not accustomed to riding, until now. Whilst a great challenge given some weather impacts we would happily untake it all again tomorrow.
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Andrew.
The 01/10/2019
« Great trip - almost a 5 »
This trip was a fabulous biking route. Gorgeous little medieval villages easily cycled between. Velo Voyageur's program was well organized and laid out. The only reason we didn't give a 5 rating was a few glitches in the directions (pages out of order), and one hotel room which was not a great selection. Also, VV had some terrific restaurant recommendations! We look forward to another VV trip.
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Ray and Karen S..
The 02/05/2019
« Great tour in Alsace »
absolutely recommendable
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Alster.
The 10/08/2018
« Excellent service! »
Beautiful country biking! Loved every minute. While planning Velo was very receptive and response time was impeccable. Thank you for a successful trip.
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Renae.
The 11/06/2018
« A wonderful trip »
We had a wonderful trip in June 2018. It was well organised, the e-bikes were excellent (other than the lack of a computer) and the hotels were, with one exception, very good. We rode through vineyards in fresh leaf and many beautiful ancient towns. One day we cycled up into the Vosges Mountains (only big hills really) and enjoyed the forests. Couldn’t have done it without e-bikes! Highly recommended!
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Colin.
The 20/04/2018
« Excellent Family Holiday »
This was a very enjoyable and scenic holiday and was our first hotel to hotel self guided cycling holiday for our family (2 kids aged 11 and 13). The terrain is flat to slightly rolling with a few manageable hills along the way. All communication leading up to our departure was clear and comprehensive. The maps and directions very detailed and the recommended restaurants and places were excellent. Each day there was plenty of time to stop and see the sights and still arrive at the hotel in plenty of time. My only recommendation would be to stay in either Kintzeim or Châtenois rather than Sélestat. While Sélestat is very nice, my preference are the smaller villages/towns rather than navigating into a larger centre like Sélestat. The hotels were all very clean and comfortable.
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Mark.
The 04/06/2016
« Jeff »
Very immpressed with Velo Voyager, this was our first European cycling trip, as we were booking trip from Australia, we weren't sure how it would turn out. Everything worked as planned by Velo Voyager, bikes were excellent, route notes and maps were easy to follow. Baggage transport between accomodation worked perfectly. Accomodation was to a very good standard. The Alsace was a great area to cycle in and the planned days cycling allowed for plenty of sightseeing.
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Jeffrey.
5-day bike ride from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Alsace
- Moderate
- ~ 29 km/day
- Itinerant
From
639 €/pers.
Description of stay prices
The price includes (based on a room for 2 people) :
0-4 years : -70%
5-11 years : -50%
12-17 years : -30%
Price does not include :
· round-trip transportation to trip location
· tourist taxes
· drinks
· meals not included
· entrance fees to sites
· insurances (optional)
- 4 nights accommodation in selected category
- 4 breakfasts
- 5-day rental of a fully-equipped bike (saddle bags, locks, toolkit)
- bike delivery and collection
- access to our mobile application including the roadbook and the practical and tourist information
- 7/7 hotline
0-4 years : -70%
5-11 years : -50%
12-17 years : -30%
Price does not include :
· round-trip transportation to trip location
· tourist taxes
· drinks
· meals not included
· entrance fees to sites
· insurances (optional)
Accommodation
Standard
Based on a double room
639 €/pers.
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Single room supplementdu 31/03/2025 au 02/11/2025285 €/pers.
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Single room supplementdu 31/03/2026 au 02/11/2026295 €/pers.
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Solo traveller supplementdu 31/03/2025 au 02/11/2025110 €/pers.
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Solo traveller supplementdu 31/03/2026 au 02/11/2026114 €/pers.
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Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202582 €/pers.
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Extra fee Single Room Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202581 €/pers.
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Extra night in Colmar (breakfast included) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202566 €/pers.
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Extra fee Single Room Extra night in Colmar (breakfast included) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202554 €/pers.
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Luggage transport - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/2025140 €/pers.
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Luggage transport (4 participants and more) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202571 €/pers.
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Luggage transport - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/2025262 €/pers.
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E-bike130 €/pers.
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My own bike-100 €/pers.
Accommodation
Confort
Based on a double room
749 €/pers.
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Single room supplementdu 31/03/2025 au 02/11/2025297 €/pers.
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Solo traveller supplementdu 31/03/2025 au 02/11/2025110 €/pers.
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Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - Off-peak Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 17/04/2025, du 22/04/2025 au 30/04/2025, du 12/05/2025 au 28/05/2025, du 02/06/2025 au 05/06/2025, du 10/06/2025 au 18/06/2025, du 23/06/2025 au 10/07/2025, du 15/07/2025 au 14/08/2025, du 18/08/2025 au 31/10/202591 €/pers.
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Extra fee Single Room Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - Off-peak Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 17/04/2025, du 22/04/2025 au 30/04/2025, du 12/05/2025 au 28/05/2025, du 02/06/2025 au 05/06/2025, du 10/06/2025 au 18/06/2025, du 23/06/2025 au 10/07/2025, du 15/07/2025 au 14/08/2025, du 18/08/2025 au 31/10/2025103 €/pers.
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Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - High-peak Seasondu 18/04/2025 au 21/04/2025, du 01/05/2025 au 04/05/2025, du 08/05/2025 au 11/05/2025, du 29/05/2025 au 01/06/2025, du 06/06/2025 au 09/06/2025, du 19/06/2025 au 22/06/2025, du 11/07/2025 au 14/07/2025, du 15/08/2025 au 17/08/2025139 €/pers.
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Extra fee Single Room Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - High-peak Seasondu 18/04/2025 au 21/04/2025, du 01/05/2025 au 04/05/2025, du 08/05/2025 au 11/05/2025, du 29/05/2025 au 01/06/2025, du 06/06/2025 au 09/06/2025, du 19/06/2025 au 22/06/2025, du 11/07/2025 au 14/07/2025, du 15/08/2025 au 17/08/2025151 €/pers.
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Extra night in Colmar (breakfast included) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202594 €/pers.
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Extra fee Single Room Extra night in Colmar (breakfast included) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202570 €/pers.
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Luggage transport - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/2025140 €/pers.
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Luggage transport (4 participants and more) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202571 €/pers.
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Luggage transport - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/2025262 €/pers.
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E-bike130 €/pers.
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My own bike-100 €/pers.
Accommodation
Haut de Gamme
Based on a double room
819 €/pers.
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Single room supplementdu 31/03/2025 au 02/11/2025360 €/pers.
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Solo traveller supplementdu 31/03/2025 au 02/11/2025110 €/pers.
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Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - Off-peak Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/03/2025, du 04/04/2025 au 17/04/2025, du 21/04/2025 au 30/04/2025, du 04/05/2025 au 04/05/2025, du 11/05/2025 au 28/05/2025, du 01/06/2025 au 05/06/2025, du 09/06/2025 au 15/06/2025, du 19/06/2025 au 06/07/2025, du 10/07/2025 au 07/09/2025, du 11/09/2025 au 05/10/2025, du 09/10/2025 au 19/10/2025, du 23/10/2025 au 31/12/2025107 €/pers.
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Extra fee Single Room Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - Off-peak Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/03/2025, du 04/04/2025 au 17/04/2025, du 21/04/2025 au 30/04/2025, du 04/05/2025 au 04/05/2025, du 11/05/2025 au 28/05/2025, du 01/06/2025 au 05/06/2025, du 09/06/2025 au 15/06/2025, du 19/06/2025 au 06/07/2025, du 10/07/2025 au 07/09/2025, du 11/09/2025 au 05/10/2025, du 09/10/2025 au 19/10/2025, du 23/10/2025 au 31/12/2025102 €/pers.
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Extra night in Strasbourg (breakfast included) - High-peak Seasondu 01/04/2025 au 03/04/2025, du 18/04/2025 au 20/04/2025, du 01/05/2025 au 03/05/2025, du 05/05/2025 au 10/05/2025, du 29/05/2025 au 31/05/2025, du 06/06/2025 au 08/06/2025, du 16/06/2025 au 18/06/2025, du 07/07/2025 au 09/07/2025, du 08/09/2025 au 10/09/2025, du 06/10/2025 au 08/10/2025, du 20/10/2025 au 22/10/2025148 €/pers.
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Extra night in Colmar (breakfast included) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/2025162 €/pers.
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Extra fee Single Room Extra night in Colmar (breakfast included) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202553 €/pers.
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Luggage transport - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/2025140 €/pers.
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Luggage transport (4 participants and more) - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/202571 €/pers.
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Luggage transport - Seasondu 01/01/2025 au 31/12/2025262 €/pers.
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E-bike130 €/pers.
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My own bike-100 €/pers.