Alsace Deluxe cycling
Discover Alsace, in its most beautiful hotels.
© M. Riquewihr
Highlights
The discovery of the Alsace Wine Route via the Véloroute du Vignoble d'Alsace
The Great Ribeauvillé Vineyard
Colmar, the capital of Alsace wines
Eguisheim, ranked most beautiful village in France
Strasbourg: Alsatian capital
High-end hotels
A unique vineyard to discover by bike with exceptional stages
A large network of cycle paths and charming and prestigious hotels.
During this visit, you have the chance to stay in the most beautiful and prestigious hotels in Alsace. All of these carefully chosen establishments tell a story. Often nestled in sumptuous small villages, they also offer you a great time with a renowned cuisine. In addition, being located at the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, these establishments will certainly offer you the opportunity to taste their best wines.
In order to highlight the quality of its wines, Alsace inaugurated in 1953 the Alsace Wine Route. It is today one of the oldest wine routes in France. It crosses many wine communities and allows you to discover around fifty terroirs classified as A.O.C. Alsace Grand Cru. You therefore discover Alsace by bike by taking the Véloroute du Vignoble, which runs parallel to the traditional Wine Route. You ride on old railways, parts of the old Roman road, as well as small paths winding between the vines. With peace-of-mind, throughout this trip, you will cross postcard landscapes that come to life.
From Strasbourg, attractive towns and villages follow one another: you discover the very well-preserved little village of Barr, the former fishing village of Illhaeusern, or the charming little village of Kaysersberg. Half-timbered houses, flowery alleys, Romanesque and Gothic churches follow one another along your route to Colmar.
Leisure From STRASBOURG to BARR 49km 302m 
From Strasbourg, you reach Molsheim through plains, fields and vineyards. Molsheim was an important center of the Counter-Reformation in the XVIth century, it has kept its Jesuit church from that time, which is also the largest church in Alsace. Today, Molsheim’s reputation is based above all on the famous luxury car brand Bugatti. You continue your way towards Obernai, city of the Dukes of Alsace, then towards Barr, where you spend the night.
From BARR to ILLHAEUSERN 42km 340m
ILLHAEUSERN, GERMAN LOOP 57km 371m
You first cross the “Grand Canal d’Alsace” then the Rhine and enter Germany by bike into a region renowned for its wines: The Kaiserstuhl. Some beautiful ascents in the hills will allow you to access a breathtaking view of this very particular wine region. You will pass through charming German villages and can try the famous German cold meats!
On your return, you ride on an easy path that runs along the Rhine through the forest, you can take your time to make the most of of this cycle path far from civilization.
From ILLHAEUSERN to COLMAR 38km 409m
Along small roads between the vines, you leave Illhaeusern to reach Ribeauvillé first then peacefully the small active city of Kayserberg. Stop and take the time to explore the pretty streets of this 13th century imperial city. After a stroll, you arrive in the small village of Katzenthal where you will find, nestled on the hill, the Wineck Castle built at the very beginning of the 13th century. You reach Turckheim, one of the indispensable stages of the Wine Route. To end the day, make some time to stroll through the streets of Colmar, a real open-air museum!
- For a few more km 68km 693m
Your day ends with a drive along the roads of the Vosges’ most famous cheese region: Munster. Rounded peaks, thatched cottages and glacial lakes make up the varied landscape of the Munster valley.
COLMAR EGUISHEIM LOOP 25km 113m
An easy loop ride to take the time to enjoy Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages of France and one of the most famous in Alsace.
- For a few more km 40km 352m
Before going to Eguisheim, you rie your bike in the south direction to Ruffac. On you way back to Colmar, you take a short climb to reach Hussereau les chateaux and admire the impressive panoramic view from this village. You ride between chateaux, vineyards, short hills and scenic view to the Vosges mountains.
COLMAR
End of stay after breakfast. If you wish, you can request a transfer to Strasbourg (optional).
Deluxe range
For an exceptional stay you enter some of the best residences, castles and mansions and sleep in princes and duchesses’ rooms.
Starting from 1960€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Price includes
- Accommodation: 6 nights in a Double room
- 6 breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- Phone assistance 24/7
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- Application fee
- Taxes
- The itinerary trackable on the following supports:
- Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
- Topo maps
- Cycling practical guide including restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
- Day 1 : A personalized greeting with our team at the beginning of the trip to receive your travel documents
Price does not include
- bike rental (see option)
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners not included in "Price includes"
- Drinks, visits & other personal expenses
Homemade and fully tested itineraries
- Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
- Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
- A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.
Close assistance
- One of our guides greets you on your first day. He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
- Phone assistance, you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
- A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)
Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional
- We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day, topo maps, and touristic information)
You can also
- Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
- Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.
On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way
- One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
- Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
- A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce
We offer a high-end bike rental service. Our bikes are suited for road and gravel road long-distance cycling. Fully equipped and highly reliable, they are faithful travel companions.
Our rentals include a "breakage and theft guarantee" for peace of mind when travelling. Information and details from your advisor.
Trekking bikeSupplied equipment per bike
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EbikeSupplied equipment per bike
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Child bikefrom 1.20 meters Supplied equipment per bike
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Getting here
Departure city : STRASBOURG
Coming by car
- at 4h45 from PARIS
- at 9h from BORDEAUX
- at 4h45 from LYON
Parking*
- Parking Opéra Broglie – STRASBOURG
- Parking Hôpital Hautepierre – STRASBOURG
- Parking Woodli – STRASBOURG
Coming by train
- Strasbourg train station - 2h from Paris
Coming by plane
- Strasbourg airport
Arrival city : COLMAR
Coming by car
- at 5h30 from PARIS
- at 8h from BORDEAUX
- at 4h15 from LYON
Coming by train
- Colmar train station - 2h45 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Bâle airport
- Strasbourg airport
*Parking: Since many of our clients travel by train or plane, we do not include parking in our packages. In addition, many accommodations don’t have the capacity to park a vehicle for the duration of your cycling vacation. So if you’re planning to arrive by car, we suggest you check parking options when you make your reservation. If you reserve a parking space at the first or last accommodation of your stay, you must pay the accommodation provider on site.
* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.
How to get back to the starting point
- By train from Colmar to Strasbourg in 30 min (hotline)
- Return by car in 0h00 to your starting point
- Private shuttle: see detailed fares or contact us
Recommended equipment
Bike
- Hybrid Bike or Touring Bike or Gravel Bike
- 18 to 30-speed transmission
- 26- to 29-inch wheels
- Tires: 35 to 42 section, reinforced against punctures
- Disc brakes recommended
- 2 bottle cages
- Bell
- Front and rear lighting
Clothing and equipment
- Helmet (supplied with bike rental unless otherwise specified locally)
- 1 bike mount for smartphone to use the mobile route planner application
- Suitable cycling clothing:
- bib, shorts or tights: elastic and breathable, to facilitate movement and wick away perspiration
- Breathable T-shirts, synthetic or merino wool
- Breathable windbreaker
- Thermal or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- 1 backpack or 1 or 2 carrier bags
- 1 or 2 water bottles (supplied with bike rental in France)
- 1 lock (supplied with bike rental)
- Technical details, recommended by the team for optimum comfort:
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, depending on season and destination
- Padded bib (chamois)
- High-visibility vest or fluorescent belt
- Neck warmer and cap
Bike maintenance
- Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
- Maintenance kit: rag, oil, brake pads
Other
- A suitcase for your belongings carried in the vehicle (limited to one per person)
- Street clothes
- 1 pair of evening shoes
- Fleece jacket for the evening
- Toiletry bag
- Telephone and charger
Terms of payment and cancellation
The full terms and conditions of sale are available here: https://www.abicyclette-voyages.com/conditions-generales-de-vente/
Booking and payment
- Departure more than 30 days before your booking: payment of a deposit of 30%, excluding insurance, at the time of booking. If you have taken out travel insurance, it must be paid in full at the time of booking to guarantee its validity.
- Departure within 30 days of your booking: payment of the total cost of your stay. Or payment of the balance of the holiday if you have already paid a deposit.
Cancellation of the Contract
You may cancel the Contract at any time before the start of the Tour, subject to payment of a cancellation fee. Any total or partial cancellation will incur the following costs per participant:
| Cancellation period | Fees |
| From the date of Booking to 60 days or more before departure or the 1st day of the programme | 5% of the total cost of the Tour (including options); a minimum of 100 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer |
| Between 59 and 30 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 10% of the total cost of the Tour (including options); a minimum of 120 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer
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| Between 29 and 10 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 30% of the total amount of the Tour (including options) a minimum of 150 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer |
| Entre 9 à 7 jours avant le départ ou le 1er jour du programme | 45% du montant total du Voyage (options incluses) |
| Between 9 and 7 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 75% of the total cost of the trip (including options) |
| Less than 3 days to the day of departure or the 1st day of the programme | 100% of the total cost of the trip (including options) |
| No show on day of departure or 1st day of programme |
Duration 7 days and 6 nights
Level Leisure
Departure date From April 1st to October 31st
See detailed prices
Personalized service 
STRASBOURG
Arrival on your own. Take the time to discover the charming city center and “la petite France” area. Strasbourg’s historic city centre is classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1988, the first time such for an entire city centre. In the evening, meet with our guide for an orientation meeting.
Meeting with our local guide
Before your first ride, we invite you to meet one of our guides, at your place of departure. A time of exchange, a privileged moment to give you our last practical tips, must-see places and experiences, to answer all your questions, take care of your bike fitting to begin your trip.