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Alsace Vineyards & Villages Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Self-Guided | Individual | 8 days | 7 nights | From £759 per person
Other durations available on request.
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Cycle Tour Highlights
• Nature and landscape by the Rhine
• Cities of Strasbourg and Colmar
• Alsace wine route and its typical villages
• The Lovely wine route Cycle paths and along the river Rhine and its canals
• The welcoming and convivial hosts
Cycle Route:
An easy route to appreciate all the charms of Alsace. Discover traditional or picturesque Alsace, the one of the postcards but also the unusual and little-known one.
The cities of art and history, their architecture with wood framing and half-timbered, the ancestral villages snuggled up in their case of vineyards. Stages full of charm in character hotels. Prestigious tables to savor and appreciate the regional food.
The approximate difficulty level for this tour
Day-by-Day Cycling Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Strasbourg
Arrival in Strasbourg, settling at the hotel and free time to explore the town.
Day 2: Strasbourg – Area Sélestat ≈ 25 or 35 or 55 km
You will leave Strasbourg along the Rhône-Rhine canal which will lead you along its very pretty cycle track into the heart of the Ried.
Day 3: Area Sélestat – Colmar ≈ 68 or 58 or 38 km
You will travel through the landscapes and villages of the Alsatian Ried which is rich in aquatic flora and fauna. Arrival in Colmar the capital of the wine of Alsace and the town of art, by the cycle track of the channel of Colmar.
Day 4: Colmar – Area Mulhouse ≈ 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 nice church. Next you enter the Hardt’s forest then you go along theHuningue’s canal to reach Mulhouse. After enjoying the historic town center of Mulhouse, you have numerous museums to visit.
Day 5: Area Mulhouse – Guebwiller≈ 35 km
You will leave the banks of the Rhine and the villages of the Sundgau and ride to Ungersheim, until the Ecomusee d’Alsace. You arrive in Guebwiller, nestling at the foothills of the Vosges.
Day 6: Guebwiller – Riquewihr Area ≈ 48 km
At the foot of the Vosges nestle the winemaking villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.
Day 7: Riquewihr Area –Obernai Area ≈ 49 km
Along the Wine Route you will discover the villages of Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Andlau and its abbey, Barr and Obernai
Day 8: Obernai Area – Strasbourg ≈ 37 km
Country roads and cycle tracks will take you from Rosheim and to Avolsheim. From there, along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg. End or prolongation of your stay
Either the end of your stay either an additional night
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Map & Route Information
Route Profile
An easy route to appreciate all the charms of Alsace. Discover traditional or picturesque Alsace, the one of the postcards but also the unusual and little-known one.
The cities of art and history, their architecture with wood framing and half-timbered, the ancestral villages snuggled up in their case of vineyards. Stages full of charm in character hotels. Prestigious tables to savor and appreciate the regional food.
Where is the starting point of the holiday?
Tour Route Map
Tour Information
Holiday Information
The Alsace Vineyards and Villages tour stays in middle tier hotels and good guesthouses carefully chosen for their location, hospitality and proximity to your tour route.
Your stay includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and permanent assistance in case of problems.
- Overnight stays in the selected category
– Transfer of luggages during the tour
– Personnalized meeting in your first hotel
– Signposted tour
– Road book in English (also French and
German) + GPS
– Map & Travel documentation
Rental Bike Information
Quality, comfortable and sturdy bikes
We understand that well made bikes are essential for an enjoyable cycling holiday. All bikes are based on technology from leading Austrian bike manufacturer ‘KTM’ and serviced by an expert mechanic.
The bikes use good quality components to give you confidence in the bike on your holiday and comfortable riding on varied cycle paths and roads.
About the bikes
You will be given an easily identifiable, solid and sturdy aluminum trekking bike with V-brakes, solid wheels, almost puncture resistant tyres. Each bike has been built through continuous development and feedback from customers.
Each bike is also fitted with a dynamo lighting system for ease, handlebar bag, pannier, mudguards and comfortable saddle made by Selle Royal.
You can also bring your own saddle and adapter with you (diameter of seat post from 27, 2 to 31, 4 mm). We help you with the fitting of saddles and SPD shoes should you require assistance.
Gear systems
7-gear-bikes are equipped with Shimano NEXUS gear hub. Gears can be changed anytime even whilst stationary.
21-gear-bikes are equipped with Shimano ALIVIO derailleur. The ALIVIO system is robust and easy to use.
Frame sizes
The following frame sizes are available on tours with the bikes shown in the picture:
Unisex frame 21-gears with free wheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm
Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedal brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm
Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with freewheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 “sloping crossbar” cm
(Must be reserved in advance!)
We will request your heights at the time of booking to ensure correct bike sizing.
Accessories
We high-quality accessories for your holiday from well-known manufacturers:
• Waterproof rear pannier
• Waterproof handlebar bag
• Service-Set with tools and extra bicycle tube
• Bike pump
• Combination lock
Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) are available!
E-Bikes are available on this holiday. For more information about the benefits of E-Bikes, please find out more here
Your Prices
Alsace Vineyards and Villages, 8 days, 7 nights
Prices are per person and include bike hire.
2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:
Prices are based on seasonal date bands
Daily from 06.04.2019 to 05.10.2019
Season 1: 06.04 – 26.04.2019 | 28.09 – 05.10.2019
Season 2: 27.04 – 24.05.2019 | 31.08 – 27.09.2019
Season 3: 25.05 – 30.08.2019
Category A: Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1: £719 | Book online here >>
Season 2: £749 | Book online here >>
Season 3: £779 | Book online here >>
Single Room Supplement: £309
Half Board Upgrade: £189
Electric Bike Upgrade: £99
Category B: Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1: £759 | Book online here >>
Season 2: £799 | Book online here >>
Season 3: £829 | Book online here >>
Single Room Supplement: £289
Half Board Upgrade: £169
Electric Bike Upgrade: £99
Hotel Category Descriptions
Accommodation in 3* hotels with double room with private facilities
Extra nights are available to book on this tour!
Prices are per person per night and based on two sharing. Single supplements apply.
For extra nights, you will stay in the same hotel. Please let us know if you wish to book extra nights at the start or at the end of the tour when completing your ‘Booking Request’.
Any local tourist taxes are not included in the holiday price and are payable at the hotel.
Bike Insurance
This tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price! Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover.
For help and queries regarding this tour…
Contact us | F.A.Qs
Holiday Price: £759
Single Supplement: £199