Luxury trip : The best of Alsace by bike
Cycle along the Alsace Wine Route while staying in luxury accommodation.
- Alsace Wine Route
- 7 day(s)
- Difficult
- ~ 29 km/day
- Itinerant
From Strasbourg to Colmar, discover Alsace by bike in a luxury version
Discover the most beautiful places in Alsace by bike while staying in luxury accommodation. You start your bike trip in Strasbourg and its picturesque district of "Petite France". Then, you will follow the famous Véloroute du Vignoble d’Alsace to discover Alsace’s most beautiful villages : Bergheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Eguisheim... Take advantage of your bike trip to taste the delicious Alsatian gastronomy and its many Grands Crus at exceptional tables. You will then cycle through apple orchards to Colmar, the capitale of Alsace wines. Let’s be seduced by the unique charm of the town with its canals and its flower-decked half-timbered houses. Take the time to stroll through the "Petite Venise" district.
Program
Horaire libre d'arrivée à Strasbourg, installation à votre hébergement pendant les horaires d'accueil.
Ville au patrimoine culturel très riche, ne manquez pas de découvrir les trésors architecturaux de la capitale alsacienne dont la majestueuse cathédrale Notre Dame, les Ponts Couverts ou encore le Palais Rohan. Prenez ensuite le temps de flâner dans le quartier pittoresque de la Petite France au milieu des magnifiques maisons à colombage où autrefois vivaient les pêcheurs et tanneurs.
- 39 km
- + 145 m
Vous quittez les rues pavées de Strasbourg pour rejoindre au sud le canal de la Bruche construit par Vauban pour acheminer des pierres en grès depuis les Vosges afin de bâtir les fortifications de la ville. Vous pédalez sur une voie verte le long des berges ombragées et des anciennes écluses. Cet itinéraire bucolique vous mène à proximité de charmants villages alsaciens aux façades colorées et fleuries. Puis, vous rejoignez la fameuse Véloroute du Vignoble d’Alsace à Molsheim, ville touristique et viticole, berceau de la marque automobile Bugatti. Vous poursuivez à flanc de montagne à travers les vignobles alsaciens et les villages viticoles pour rejoindre Obernai et sa place du Beffroi.
- 41 km
- + 313 m
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 Saint-Hippolyte.
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 Saint-Hippolyte.
- 20 km
- + 344 m
You leave Saint-Hippolyte, 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. Finally, you end your day in Kaysersberg, one of the most charming towns in Alsace.
- 13 km
- + 191 m
A short stage takes you through vineyards and apple orchards to the beautiful town of Colmar, capital of Alsace wines. Take the time to stroll through its flowery streets and canals while enjoying its tasty gastronomy.
- 35 km
- + 165 m
Vous quittez Colmar pour rejoindre les bords ombragés de la Thur. Puis, continuez de pédaler dans la campagne alsacienne jusqu’à Eguisheim, classé parmi les Plus Beaux Villages de France et récompensé de nombreuses fois pour la qualité de son fleurissement. Admirez ses belles demeures du XVIème siècle aux couleurs vives et flânez dans ses ruelles pavées. Poursuivez à travers vignes jusqu’au joli village de Turckheim où un veilleur de nuit continue chaque soir de faire ses rondes de mai à octobre. Vous pouvez faire une pause à Ammerschwihr pour déguster un verre de Kaefferkopf, dernier vin blanc à avoir rejoint les grands crus d’Alsace, avant de rentrer à Colmar.
Accommodation
Information
Beginning of the trip
As the first day is a non-biking day, you’ll arrive at your leisure, depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available by mid-afternoon, depending on your accommodation.
Please let us know your approximate arrival time, so that we can organize your transfer to your first accommodation.
You will have a personalized welcome meeting at 5 pm or the next morning at 9 am, at your convenience.
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
A taxi will take you from Strasbourg train station/airport to your accommodation.
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.
We can organize on demand a private transfer from Colmar to Strasbourg if you want to go back to Strasbourg after your bike trip.
- Alsace Wine Route
- 7 day(s)
- Difficult
- ~ 29 km/day
- Itinerant
Tried and tested Trips!
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Experience15 years' experience in cycling to advise and satisfy you
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