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| Type of tour: | Self-guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 26 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: Mar 1- Oct 31, 2012 and 2013 |
| Tour price: | €625 |
| Start city: | Strasbourg, France |
| End city: | Strasbourg, France |
On the borders of the Latin and Germanic civilizations, Alsace offers astonishing cultural wealth. A region proud of its identity, Alsace is a great wine-making region. Its white wines are delicious accompanied with one of the countless local specialties. In the evening, sit and relax in the charming hotels along the route. Cycling along the route, you will discover the beauty of the region in a relaxed manner, as you travel along trails suitable for cycling and numerous purpose-built cycle tracks. Villages adorned with flowers and imposing medieval castles dot the wine route. Another highlight is ample time to visit the beauitful cities of Strasbourg and Colmar.
Please note that bookings for this tour can take up to two weeks to confirm.
Learn more about self-guided tours.
On the borders of the Latin and Germanic civilizations, Alsace offers astonishing cultural wealth. A region proud of its identity, Alsace is a great wine-making region. Its white wines are delicious accompanied with one of the countless local specialties. In the evening, sit and relax in the charming hotels along the route. Cycling along the route, you will discover the beauty of the region in a relaxed manner, as you travel along trails suitable for cycling and numerous purpose-built cycle tracks. Villages adorned with flowers and imposing medieval castles dot the wine route. Another highlight is ample time to visit the beauitful cities of Strasbourg and Colmar.
Please note that bookings for this tour can take up to two weeks to confirm.
Learn more about self-guided tours.
Day 1: Strasbourg
After arriving in Strasbourg, settle into the hotel and spend the evening exploring the town.
Overnight in Strasbourg.
Day 2: Strasbourg – Osthouse/Huttenheim/Sélestat (16-30 miles/25-49 km)
*Distance/stop depends on hotel category
Leaving Strasbourg, you cycle along the Rhône-Rhine canal, which will lead you along its very pretty cycle track into the heart of the Ried.
Overnight in Osthouse.
Day 3: Osthouse/Huttenheim/Sélestat - Colmar (22-45 miles/36-73 km)
*Distance/stop depends on hotel category
You will travel through the landscapes and villages of the Alsatian Ried that is rich in aquatic flora and fauna. You arrive in Colmar, the capital of the wine of Alsace and the town of art, by the cycle track along the channel of Colmar.
Overnight in Colmar.
Or Alternative Train+Bicycle: Osthouse - Erstein (+train to Selestat) - Colmar (23 miles/38 km)
Day 4: Colmar - Muchbach (24 miles/40 km) or Guebwiller (20 miles/33 km)
You have more time to visit the art city Colmar. You follow cycle tracks and occasionally on traffic-poor side roads until arrriving in Guebwiller.
Overnight in Murbach or Guebwiller.
Day 5: Muchbach or Guebwiller - Kaysersberg or Riquewihr or Ribeauville* (30-32 miles/49-53 km)
Nestled at the foot of the Vosges are countless winemaking villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus. Among a few are Eguisheim, Turkheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.
Overnight in Kayersberg/Riquewihr/Ribeauville.
Day 6: Riquewihr - Obernai or Barr/ Kays - Barr/ Ribeauville - Obernai* (29 miles/47 km)
Along the wine road you will discover the villages of Barr, Andlau and its abbey, Bergheim, Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr.
Overnight in Obernai.
Day 7: Obernai - Strasbourg (23 miles/37 km)
From there, you follow along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal, until you reach the capital of Europe, Strasbourg. Overnight in Strasbourg.
Day 8: Departure
*Your tour depends on chosen hotel category.
Daily: Mar 1- Oct 31, 2012 and 2013
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Please note that helmets are not included in the rate. Thank you for indicating on the booking form if you would like one and what size.
Espace Randonnée takes care of the luggage transfer. Your personal belongings need to be packed up and ready at 9:00 am each day to be transferred to the next stage, where you’ll have them at 5:00 pm at latest. (Should you choose to transport your luggage with you, this won’t decrease the price of the Tour)
When you will be back to Strasbourg, you will arrive at the hotel you stayed in for the first night and get back your luggage anytime after 1:00 pm. You will be asked to return the bikes in the dedicated space and padlock the bikes. Keys and plastic-coated maps need to be given to the hotel reception.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Category A: 6x overnight in 4-star hotels and 1x overnight in 3-star hotels
Category B: 7x overnight in 3-star hotels
Category C: 4X overnight in 3-star and 3x overnight in 2-star hotels
Category A
Day 1: Hotel Regent Petite France, Strasbourg
www.regent-petite-france.com
Day 2: Hotel La Pommeraie, Séletat
http://www.pommeraie.fr/
Or Hotel A La Ferme, Osthouse
www.hotelalaferme.com
Day 3: Hotel des Têtes, Colmar
www.maisondestetes.com
Day 4: Hotel Les Rives, Guebwiller
http://www.domainedulac-alsace.com/
or Hotel Le St Barnabé, Murbach
www.le-stbarnabe.com
Day 5: Clos St Vincent, Ribeauville
www.leclossaintvincent.com
or Brendelstub, Riquewhir
http://www.brendelstub.com/index_EN.html
Day 6: Hotel La Cour d'Alsace, Obernai
www.cour-alsace.com
Day 7: Hotel Regent Petite France, Strasbourg
Category B
Day 1: Grand Hotel, Strasbourg
http://www.le-grand-hotel.com/
(Another option): Hotel du Dragon, Strasbourg
www.dragon.fr
Day 2: Hotel A La Ferme, Osthouse
www.hotelalaferme.com
Day 3: Hotel Beauséjour, Colmar
www.beausejour.fr
Day 4: Hotel Le St Barnabé, Murbach
www.le-stbarnabe.com
(Another option): Hotel Les Rives, Guebwiller
http://www.domainedulac-alsace.com/
Day 5: Les Remparts, Kayseresberg or Al'Oriel, Riquiwihr
http://i-love-riquewihr.com/
Day 6: Hotel La Cour d'Alsace, Obernai
www.cour-alsace.com
Day 7: Grand Hotel, Strasbourg
Category C (2- and 3-star hotels)
Day 1: Grand Hotel, Strasbourg
http://www.le-grand-hotel.com/
(Another option): Hotel du Dragon, Strasbourg
www.dragon.fr
Day 2: Hotel au Relais d L'Ill, Sermersheim
http://hotel-au-relais-de-lill.fr/accueil.html
or Sud Hotel, Huttenheim
http://www.sud-hotel.fr/
Day 3: Hotel Beausejour, Colmar
www.beausejour.fr
Day 4: Hotel Les Rives, Guebwiller
http://www.domainedulac-alsace.com/
Day 5: Hotel La Couronne, Riquewihr
http://www.hoteldelacouronne.com/
Day 6: Hotel Le Gouverneur, Obernai
http://www.hotellegouverneur.com/
Day 7: Grand Hotel, Strasbourg
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Category A: 6x overnight in 4-star hotels and 1x overnight in 3-star hotels
Category B: 7x overnight in 3-star hotels
Category C: 4X overnight in 3-star and 3x overnight in 2-star hotels
Category A
Day 1: Hotel Regent Petite France, Strasbourg
www.regent-petite-france.com
Day 2: Hotel La Pommeraie, Séletat
http://www.pommeraie.fr/
Or Hotel A La Ferme, Osthouse
www.hotelalaferme.com
Day 3: Hotel des Têtes, Colmar
www.maisondestetes.com
Day 4: Hotel Les Rives, Guebwiller
http://www.domainedulac-alsace.com/
or Hotel Le St Barnabé, Murbach
www.le-stbarnabe.com
Day 5: Clos St Vincent, Ribeauville
www.leclossaintvincent.com
or Brendelstub, Riquewhir
http://www.brendelstub.com/index_EN.html
Day 6: Hotel La Cour d'Alsace, Obernai
www.cour-alsace.com
Day 7: Hotel Regent Petite France, Strasbourg
Category B
Day 1: Grand Hotel, Strasbourg
http://www.le-grand-hotel.com/
(Another option): Hotel du Dragon, Strasbourg
www.dragon.fr
Day 2: Hotel A La Ferme, Osthouse
www.hotelalaferme.com
Day 3: Hotel Beauséjour, Colmar
www.beausejour.fr
Day 4: Hotel Le St Barnabé, Murbach
www.le-stbarnabe.com
(Another option): Hotel Les Rives, Guebwiller
http://www.domainedulac-alsace.com/
Day 5: Les Remparts, Kayseresberg or Al'Oriel, Riquiwihr
http://i-love-riquewihr.com/
Day 6: Hotel La Cour d'Alsace, Obernai
www.cour-alsace.com
Day 7: Grand Hotel, Strasbourg
Category C (2- and 3-star hotels)
Day 1: Grand Hotel, Strasbourg
http://www.le-grand-hotel.com/
(Another option): Hotel du Dragon, Strasbourg
www.dragon.fr
Day 2: Hotel au Relais d L'Ill, Sermersheim
http://hotel-au-relais-de-lill.fr/accueil.html
or Sud Hotel, Huttenheim
http://www.sud-hotel.fr/
Day 3: Hotel Beausejour, Colmar
www.beausejour.fr
Day 4: Hotel Les Rives, Guebwiller
http://www.domainedulac-alsace.com/
Day 5: Hotel La Couronne, Riquewihr
http://www.hoteldelacouronne.com/
Day 6: Hotel Le Gouverneur, Obernai
http://www.hotellegouverneur.com/
Day 7: Grand Hotel, Strasbourg
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
The available bikes for this tour are 21-gear hybrid Gitane (men or women's frames). Hybrid 7-speed bikes with coaster brakes are also available (men or women's frames). All rentals are equipped with 2 saddle bags, bike lock, repair kit, pump, spare tube, map holder and bottle holder.
Electro bikes, tag-along bikes, child bike follower, children trailer, child bike seat and children's bikes are available.
The available bikes for this tour are 21-gear hybrid Gitane (men or women's frames). Hybrid 7-speed bikes with coaster brakes are also available (men or women's frames). All rentals are equipped with 2 saddle bags, bike lock, repair kit, pump, spare tube, map holder and bottle holder.
Electro bikes, tag-along bikes, child bike follower, children trailer, child bike seat and children's bikes are available.
Overall, this tour is flat with no difficulties. Due to that, it’s adapted to a large public and to children aged 14 and up. There will be a few rolling hills around Guebwiller, though not difficult or prolonged climbs.
Tour features include:
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Overall, this tour is flat with no difficulties. Due to that, it’s adapted to a large public and to children aged 14 and up. There will be a few rolling hills around Guebwiller, though not difficult or prolonged climbs.
Tour features include:
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Strasbourg, France
Nearest train station: Strasbourg, France
There are excellent rail connections between Strasbourg and Paris, Basel or Frankfurt.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Strasbourg, France
Nearest train station: Strasbourg, France
There are excellent rail connections between Strasbourg and Paris, Basel or Frankfurt.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
With more than 40,000 monuments and 6,000 museums, France's history and tradition continue to thrive in Western Europe's largest country. Along with its history, France is at the forefront of modern development, a leader among European nations. A country of contrasts, France provides opportunities for all interests. Fashion, art and elegance prosper in the dynamic cities of Paris, Lyon, and Nice. Outside the cities, a variety of landscapes stretch over the remaining 80% of the country.
France's hexagonal shape is defined by the English Channel and Atlantic on the western coast with the Pyrenees and Alps sitting on the southwest and southeast borders. The Mediterranean Sea runs along the southern coast with the Rhine River flowing beside the German border. Visitors exploring the cities or countryside can bask in France’s pleasant climate, enjoying the stylish life, local wine and cuisine.
With more than 40,000 monuments and 6,000 museums, France's history and tradition continue to thrive in Western Europe's largest country. Along with its history, France is at the forefront of modern development, a leader among European nations. A country of contrasts, France provides opportunities for all interests. Fashion, art and elegance prosper in the dynamic cities of Paris, Lyon, and Nice. Outside the cities, a variety of landscapes stretch over the remaining 80% of the country.
France's hexagonal shape is defined by the English Channel and Atlantic on the western coast with the Pyrenees and Alps sitting on the southwest and southeast borders. The Mediterranean Sea runs along the southern coast with the Rhine River flowing beside the German border. Visitors exploring the cities or countryside can bask in France’s pleasant climate, enjoying the stylish life, local wine and cuisine.
Weather Underground offers information on average and record temperatures at many destinations throughout the globe. Type a destination in the search box and enter a travel date range to learn about seasonal weather patterns.
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Weather Underground offers information on average and record temperatures at many destinations throughout the globe. Type a destination in the search box and enter a travel date range to learn about seasonal weather patterns.
Get weather information.
Espace Randonnee has set out for 20 years across the Alsace region to discover and to share the wealth of their beautiful region to clients, with a family and warm spirit. The company stems from a narrow collaboration with quality providers (hotels and restaurants) having ends in the creation in 2010 of an association of people working in the biking tourist industry.
Our detailed knowledge of the ground (better roads, better establishments, better spots) as well as our narrow collaboration and relation with our providers is a guarantee of the quality of our services. We attach a particular attention on every new customer, and this throughout its stay! Personalized and warm welcome, hotline 24/7. Our customers, your customers, will have the best of Alsace!!
Espace won the Prix de l'innovation touristique 2007 (Award of the tourist innovation in 2007).
Espace Randonnee has set out for 20 years across the Alsace region to discover and to share the wealth of their beautiful region to clients, with a family and warm spirit. The company stems from a narrow collaboration with quality providers (hotels and restaurants) having ends in the creation in 2010 of an association of people working in the biking tourist industry.
Our detailed knowledge of the ground (better roads, better establishments, better spots) as well as our narrow collaboration and relation with our providers is a guarantee of the quality of our services. We attach a particular attention on every new customer, and this throughout its stay! Personalized and warm welcome, hotline 24/7. Our customers, your customers, will have the best of Alsace!!
Espace won the Prix de l'innovation touristique 2007 (Award of the tourist innovation in 2007).
Cancellation fees
The customer can constantly cancel his contract of reservation. This cancellation will have to be done in writing (email). Penalties are:
Change fees
If a change in the services is required, there will be a charge of 50 euros.
Cancellation fees
The customer can constantly cancel his contract of reservation. This cancellation will have to be done in writing (email). Penalties are:
Change fees
If a change in the services is required, there will be a charge of 50 euros.
