Alsace Road Bike Tour
France Bike Tours
Cycling the Vosges Mountains and Alsatian Wine Villages
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length8 days
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Prices from€918 Rates
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Overview
This amazing France bike tour will have you road cycling in the region of Vosges mountains and along the French Wine Route. The mountains' surfaces are covered in deep forests, but also provide a variety of landscapes, including glacial lakes, deep valleys, waterfalls, and cliffs. Half-timbered houses, small canals, medieval towns, and countless castles are characteristic of this region whose culture is still steeped in tradition.
The Alsace is famous for its cuisine, both gourmet and traditional, and its wonderful wines. The Romans who introduced wine to the region recognized its beneficial position at the foot of the mountains, bathed in sunlight and protected from wind and rain. The region around Colmar is recognized as one of the sunniest in France!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg
Day 2: Strasbourg - Niederbronn-Les-Bains, 75 km (+402 - 316 m)
Day 3: Niederbronn-les-Bains, round tour, 111 km (+823 - 824 m)
Day 4: Niederbronn-les-Bains - Obernai, 119 km (+1245 m -1244 m)
Day 5: Obernai - Riquewihr, 91 km (+2128 m - 2007 m)
Day 6: Riquewihr - Guebwiller, 96 km (+1662 - 1649 m)
Day 7: Guebwiller - Colmar, 84 km (+1319 - 1437 m)
Day 8: DepartureAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival Strasbourg
Arrival in Strasbourg, settle into the hotel and free time to explore the town.Day 2: Strasbourg - Niederbronn-Les-Bains, 75 km (+402m - 316 m)
Leave Europe capital on the cycle track of the channel de La "Marne au Rhin ". You cross the Hanau country and its decorated villages, its gentle hills, and its rich agriculture panoramas. You arrive in the heart of the north Vosges Mountains to NiederbronnDay 3: Niederbronn-les-Bains, round tour, 111 km (+823 - 824 m)
The northern Vosges Mountains is recognized for its nature, its quiet and its authenticity. You cycle on small and hilly routes, and will explore this still unknown region of Alsace.Day 4: Niederbronn-les-Bains - Obernai, 119 km (+1245 m - 1244 m)
You cycle to the nice city of Saverne with its castle. From here you continue to Molsheim which begin the Wine Route. Today the route is still a little hilly without traffic.Day 5: Obernai - Riquewihr, 91 km (+2128 m - 2007 m)
A steep road leads you from Obernai to the Mont Sainte-Odile (800m), a Romanesque chapel which offer a panoramic view of the plain of Alsace. The route continue through the Crest Road (col de la Charbonnière, col de la Salcée, col de Steige..., ) You arrive in Riquewihr, a beautiful medieval village.Day 6: Riquewihr - Guebwiller, 96 km (+1662 - 1649 m)
From Riquewihr to Kaysersberg you reach the "Col des Bagenelles" and cycle again on the Crest Road until the summit "Le Honeck" a 1363 ascent. You continue to the south and arrive in the valley (vallée du Florival) to Guebwiller.Day 7: Guebwiller - Colmar, 84 km (+1319 - 1437 m)
The "Grand Ballon" most high mountain of Vosges (1424m) is the reward of this beautiful week.Day 8: Departure
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Accommodation
Overnight stay in 3 star or 4 star hotels
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations in 3 star or 4 star hotels
- Breakfast buffets
- Road bike rental, Brand Gitane (GTN 600, 1500, or 400 depending on height and availability). Frame sizes 49, 52, 55, and 58.
- Luggage transfer
- Detailed travel documents with route descriptions
- 7 day hotline
- GPS tracks (GPS available to rent for €50)
- Welcome briefing (except Sunday and public holiday)
What’s Not Included
- Additional meals (dinners can be included for a supplement)
- Return transfer to Strasbourg by train (including own bicycle): €20
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Local taxes
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
2019
Daily arrival possible between April 20 and October 5, 2019
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Price $ 1558 £ 777 $ 1,394 € 918 Ft 389848 kr 135815 ₪ 3527 ¥ 153364 Mex$ 19776 NZ$ 1724 kr 10988 zł 3982 S$ 1326 kr 10747 CHF 880 $ 972
Single room supplement: $ 441 £ 220 $ 395 € 260 Ft 110415 kr 38466 ₪ 999 ¥ 43436 Mex$ 5601 NZ$ 488 kr 3112 zł 1128 S$ 376 kr 3044 CHF 249 $ 275
7 x dinner included: $ 297 £ 148 $ 266 € 175 Ft 74317 kr 25891 ₪ 672 ¥ 29236 Mex$ 3770 NZ$ 329 kr 2095 zł 759 S$ 253 kr 2049 CHF 168 $ 185
Extra Options
GPS rental: $ 85 £ 42 $ 76 € 50 Ft 21234 kr 7397 ₪ 192 ¥ 8353 Mex$ 1077 NZ$ 94 kr 598 zł 217 S$ 72 kr 585 CHF 48 $ 53
Return transfer to Strasbourg: $ 34 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 Ft 8493 kr 2959 ₪ 77 ¥ 3341 Mex$ 431 NZ$ 38 kr 239 zł 87 S$ 29 kr 234 CHF 19 $ 21
Extra nights
Strasbourg 3 star: $ 110 £ 55 $ 99 € 65 Ft 27604 kr 9617 ₪ 250 ¥ 10859 Mex$ 1400 NZ$ 122 kr 778 zł 282 S$ 94 kr 761 CHF 62 $ 69
Single room: $ 178 £ 89 $ 159 € 105 Ft 44590 kr 15534 ₪ 403 ¥ 17542 Mex$ 2262 NZ$ 197 kr 1257 zł 455 S$ 152 kr 1229 CHF 101 $ 111
Colmar 3 star: $ 119 £ 59 $ 106 € 70 Ft 29727 kr 10356 ₪ 269 ¥ 11694 Mex$ 1508 NZ$ 131 kr 838 zł 304 S$ 101 kr 819 CHF 67 $ 74
Single room: $ 161 £ 80 $ 144 € 95 Ft 40344 kr 14055 ₪ 365 ¥ 15871 Mex$ 2047 NZ$ 178 kr 1137 zł 412 S$ 137 kr 1112 CHF 91 $ 101
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Difficult
This tour is rated as difficult and requires a high level of fitness. The route is along cycle paths or secondary roads without much traffic.
Airport Info
Fly to Strasbourg
Local Travel
Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) is located approximately 9 miles (16 km) from the city itself and is served by shuttle buses, trains, and taxis. Most convenient form of transportation from airport is a taxi.
Climate
Please check local conditions before arrival. Average high/low temperatures in °F for the region are: May: 66°/48°, June: 72°/54°, July: 76°/57°, August: 76°/56°, September: 69°/51°, October: 58°/44°.
Day of Rest
Any round trip day can be used as a day of rest
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Espace Randonnee.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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Photos
![Biking and boat ride along the canal in Colmar, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Kiefer]()
![Vineyards surrounding Riquewihr, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Pug Girl]()
![Riquewihr is known for its Riesling wine. Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Pug Girl]()
![Cycling towards Riquewihr, France. Photo via Flickr:phillippe baumgart]()
![Colmar is known for being <i>the capital of Alsatian wine</i>. Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Kiefer]()
![View from Cathedral in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Charlie Hasslehoff]()
![Bell tower of Kaysersberg, Alsace, France. Photo via Wikipedia Commons:JLPC]()
![Delicious meats and cheeses to go with the wines in the Alsace region. Photo via Flickr:leafar]()
![Lovely facades in Colmar, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Kiefer]()
![Vine-covered hill around Kaysersberg, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Allan Harris]()
![Summit of Hohneck, Vosges, France! Photo via Flickr:ariealt]()
![Shopping streets in Riquewihr, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:schnitzgeli1]()
![Decorative signs in Colmar, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Kiefer]()
![Church in Obernai, France. Photo via Flickr:alh1]()
![Grand Ballon summit - the apex of the Vosges Mountains. Photo via Flickr:Jack_of_hearts_398]()
![Wining and dining in Alsace - great biking fuel. Photo via Flickr:leafar]()
![Vineyards surrounding Riquewihr, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:Pug Girl]()
![Bike rest in Strasbourg along the Rhine River, Alsace, France. Photo via Flickr:DoctorWho]()
![Bike rest in Riquewihr, Alsace Wine Route Tour, France. Photo via Flickr:Pug Girl]()
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