Alsace Road Bike Tour
France Bike Tours
Cycling the Vosges Mountains and Alsatian Wine Villages
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€918 Rates
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 $ 1533 £ 802 $ 1,370 € 918 kr 140782 ₪ 3831 ¥ 158344 Mex$ 17187 NZ$ 1686 NOK 11056 zł 4040 S$ 1365 kr 10906 $ 1,002
Single room supplement: $ 434 £ 227 $ 388 € 260 kr 39873 ₪ 1085 ¥ 44847 Mex$ 4868 NZ$ 478 NOK 3131 zł 1144 S$ 387 kr 3089 $ 284
7 x dinner included: $ 292 £ 153 $ 261 € 175 kr 26837 ₪ 730 ¥ 30185 Mex$ 3276 NZ$ 321 NOK 2108 zł 770 S$ 260 kr 2079 $ 191
Extra Options
GPS rental: $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7668 ₪ 209 ¥ 8624 Mex$ 936 NZ$ 92 NOK 602 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 594 $ 55
Return transfer to Strasbourg: $ 33 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 kr 3067 ₪ 83 ¥ 3450 Mex$ 374 NZ$ 37 NOK 241 zł 88 S$ 30 kr 238 $ 22
Extra nights
Strasbourg 3 star: $ 109 £ 57 $ 97 € 65 kr 9968 ₪ 271 ¥ 11212 Mex$ 1217 NZ$ 119 NOK 783 zł 286 S$ 97 kr 772 $ 71
Single room: $ 175 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16102 ₪ 438 ¥ 18111 Mex$ 1966 NZ$ 193 NOK 1265 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1247 $ 115
Colmar 3 star: $ 117 £ 61 $ 104 € 70 kr 10735 ₪ 292 ¥ 12074 Mex$ 1311 NZ$ 129 NOK 843 zł 308 S$ 104 kr 832 $ 76
Single room: $ 159 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14569 ₪ 396 ¥ 16386 Mex$ 1779 NZ$ 175 NOK 1144 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104
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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