Pearls of the Alsace Wine Route
France, Switzerland Bike Tours
From Strasbourg to Basel: Wine & Bike in Europe
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Overview
This bike tour in France and Switzerland will lead you through a beautiful region full of art and culture, excellent wines, and world-renowned cuisine which will fascinate gourmets and bon vivant alike.
The Wine Route is a cyclist's dream and Alsace region has the longest cycling paths in all of France. You will bike through several small towns where time seems to have stood still since the Middle Ages. The well-preserved town walls and gates, the picturesque half-timbered houses, the impressive Roman and Gothic churches testify to an eventful past. Of course, the main focus is on wine; Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, and Silvaner.
But there is more than wine to enjoy on this bike tour in France: the idyllic landscape is dominated and protected by the mountain range of the Vosges, on whose mountain tops sit castles and ruins. The starting point of this romantic Alsace cycling route is the European city of Strasbourg. In the city center, which is surrounded by the canals of the River Ill, you will get an idea of what lies ahead. At the end of the tour, you will have a hard time deciding what has been the highlight: Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Basel, or Colmar!
Highlights
- Cities of Strasbourg, Colmar, Mulhouse, and Basel
- The Alsace Wine Route and its typical villages
- Architecture of the city of Neuf-Brisach, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage
- The amazing architecture of the city of Neuf-Brisach, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Strasbourg
Day 2: Strasbourg - Obernai and surrounds, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 3: Obernai - Riquewihr and surrounds, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Riquewihr - Colmar, 23 mi. (39 km)
Day 5: Rest day in Colmar or loop ride to Guebweiller/Mulhouse, 31/47 mi. (50/76 km) + return by train
Day 6: Colmar - Mulhouse and surrounds, 41 mi. (66 km)
Day 7: Mulhouse - Basel and surrounds, 33 mi. (53 km)
Day 8: Departure from BaselAll distances are approximate. Itinerary is subject to change due to conditions on the path, roadwork, or other circumstances.
Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg
After checking in to your hotel, take the opportunity to sightsee around the picturesque town of Strasbourg. Visit Strasbourg Cathedral and Rohan Palace, or nose around the little shops at Place Gutenburg.Day 2: Strasbourg to Obernai and surrounds, 23 mi. (37 km)
The Canal de la Bruche once served to transport wine from the wine-growing areas to the capital. Today, the cycle path runs along this canal from Strasbourg to Molsheim on the wine route. It continues past the 12th-century Romanesque church at Rosheim to Obernai.Day 3: Obernai to Riquewihr and surrounds, 31 mi. (50 km)
The cycle path runs through the famous vineyards and their wine-growing villages, which are among the most beautiful in Alsace: Mittelbergheim, Andlau, Itterswiller, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauville, and Riquewihr.Day 4: Riquewihr - Colmar, 23 miles (38 km)
Today, there are more vines and beautiful wine-growing villages to see. Ammerschwihr and its famous Kaefferkopf, watch over the wine-growing villages of Turckheim and Eguisheim, where time stands still. You reach Colmar in the early afternoon.Day 5: Rest day in Colmar or roundtrip to Guebwiller/Mulhouse, 31 or 47 mi. (50 or 76 km) + return by train
From Colmar, you go to the south along the Alsace Wine Route and its typical villages. From Guebwiller, you cycle to Bollwiller and take the train or continue to Ungersheim, until the Ecomusee d’Alsace. From there, the cycle path guides you directly to Mulhouse. Return to Colmar by train.Day 6: Colmar - Mulhouse and surrounds, 41 mi. (66 km)
From Colmar head east to Neuf Brisach, then continue towards the south to reach the gentle village of Ottmarsheim with its 12th-century church. Next, you enter the Hardt’s Forest and then cycle along the Huningue’s canal to reach Mulhouse.Day 7: Mulhouse - Basel and surrounds, 33 mi. (53 km)
Today's route takes you along the Rhone-Rhine Canal to Basel. The cycle path of EuroVelo route 6 runs over the Three Countries Bridge to Basel.Day 8: Departure from Basel area.
Departure or extend your stay!Sporty version:
Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg
Day 2: Strasbourg - Obernail, 47 mi. (75 km)
Day 3: Obernai - Riquewihr, 53 mi. (85 km)
Day 4: Riquewihr - Colmar, 51 mi. (82 km)
Day 5: Rest day in Colmar or Roundtrip to Munsterr, 25 mil. (40 km)
Day 6: Colmar - Area Mulhouse, 69 mi. (111 km)
Day 7: Area Mulhouse - Basel area, 51 mi. (82 km)
Day 8: Departure or prolongationAll distances are approximate.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You will stay in 3 and 4-star hotels.
Bicycles
Accessories
Additional accessories
- Handlebar bag with map holder (waterproof)
- Rear bag (waterproof)
- Repair kit with small tools and spare inner tube
- Bicycle pump
- Key or combination padlock
- Odometer
Please note: Helmets are not included. You will need to bring your own.
Supplemental accessories
On request.
- Child seat
- Child bike (6 to 12 years old)
- Child transporter KTM (1 to 2 children)
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations in 3 and 4-star hotels
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- Welcome meeting at your first hotel (not available on Sundays or public holidays)
- 7 or 21-speed bike rental
- Bike protection
- Roadbook in English (also available in French and German)
- Map and travel documentation
- Signposted route
- Service hotline
- GPS tracks
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks
- Helmets (bring your own)
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Local taxes
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Arrivals possible Thursdays and Saturdays between April 1 and October 7, 2023
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.
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Pricing
Arrivals possible Thursdays and Saturdays between April 1 and October 7, 2023
Season 1: April 1 to April 14
Season 2: April 15 to June 2 | September 30 to October 7
Season 3: June 3 to September 29Season 1 $ 1756 £ 954 $ 1,604 € 1063 ₪ 4198 ¥ 152911 NZ$ 1882 NOK 12229 kr 12161 $ 1,169 Season 2 $ 1855 £ 1008 $ 1,695 € 1123 ₪ 4435 ¥ 161541 NZ$ 1988 NOK 12919 kr 12848 $ 1,235 Season 3 $ 1954 £ 1062 $ 1,786 € 1183 ₪ 4672 ¥ 170172 NZ$ 2094 NOK 13610 kr 13534 $ 1,301 Single supplement (all seasons) $ 742 £ 403 $ 678 € 449 ₪ 1773 ¥ 64588 NZ$ 795 NOK 5165 kr 5137 $ 494 Extra Options
Bike rental options
Electric bike rental $ 231 £ 126 $ 211 € 140 ₪ 553 ¥ 20139 NZ$ 248 NOK 1611 kr 1602 $ 154 Extra nights
Strasbourg, 4 star B&B $ 164 £ 89 $ 149 € 99 ₪ 391 ¥ 14241 NZ$ 175 NOK 1139 kr 1133 $ 109 Single room $ 230 £ 125 $ 210 € 139 ₪ 549 ¥ 19995 NZ$ 246 NOK 1599 kr 1590 $ 153 Basel, 3-star B&B On request Single room On request Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is a moderate self-guided hotel tour with averages distances between 37 to 66 km. You will cycle mainly on cycle paths or secondary roads with little traffic. There are significant climbs on days 3 and 4. All routes are signposted. There is a "sportier" version offered with longer daily distances.
Airport Info
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB). Other nearby airports include Basel/Mulhouse approximately 120 km, and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden about 60 km from Strasbourg.
Local Travel
From Strasbourg Airport, take the shuttle to the main station, then a taxi to your hotel.
Climate
Mild temperatures for the region can be expected. Temperatures start to increase from April, peaking over August and September. Rain can occur throughout the year, so it is a good idea to pack rain gear. Below you will find the average temperatures and rainfall for Strasbourg. Please check local weather conditions prior to your arrival.
Important to know
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Extra Stay
Extra nights can be booked before or after your tour.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Espace Randonnee.
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