Alsace Road Bike Tour
France Bike Tours
Cycling the Vosges Mountains and Alsatian Wine Villages
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- Length8 days
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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
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
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 $ 1552 £ 803 $ 1,376 € 918 kr 140745 ₪ 3723 ¥ 153200 Mex$ 16775 NZ$ 1690 NOK 10939 kr 10777 $ 1,013
Single room supplement: $ 440 £ 227 $ 390 € 260 kr 39862 ₪ 1054 ¥ 43390 Mex$ 4751 NZ$ 479 NOK 3098 kr 3052 $ 287
7 x dinner included: $ 296 £ 153 $ 262 € 175 kr 26830 ₪ 710 ¥ 29205 Mex$ 3198 NZ$ 322 NOK 2085 kr 2054 $ 193
Extra Options
GPS rental: $ 85 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7666 ₪ 203 ¥ 8344 Mex$ 914 NZ$ 92 NOK 596 kr 587 $ 55
Return transfer to Strasbourg: $ 34 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 kr 3066 ₪ 81 ¥ 3338 Mex$ 365 NZ$ 37 NOK 238 kr 235 $ 22
Extra nights
Strasbourg 3 star: $ 110 £ 57 $ 97 € 65 kr 9966 ₪ 264 ¥ 10847 Mex$ 1188 NZ$ 120 NOK 775 kr 763 $ 72
Single room: $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116
Colmar 3 star: $ 118 £ 61 $ 105 € 70 kr 10732 ₪ 284 ¥ 11682 Mex$ 1279 NZ$ 129 NOK 834 kr 822 $ 77
Single room: $ 161 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 385 ¥ 15854 Mex$ 1736 NZ$ 175 NOK 1132 kr 1115 $ 105
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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