Highlights of the Alsace Wine Route by Bike - Short Break

Duration
5 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy-to-moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Scenic cycling through Alsace's renowned vineyards. Visit picturesque spots like Eguisheim, Riquewihr, and Ribeauvillé. Discover hill-top châteaux and gentle countryside. Experience the region's fine foods and local delicacies. Observe majestic storks at a beautiful conservation park. This short cycling break explores our favourite section of the Alsace Wine Route, featuring exquisite villages such as Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé, and peaceful countryside perfect for pedalling. Our cycling routes are flexible, offering a combination of gentle rides along the valley floor and through celebrated vineyards, and more challenging options in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. Includes the exceptional city of Colmar with its cobbled lanes, historic timber-framed houses and excellent Unterlinden museum. Visit a beautiful conservation park to meet the majestic storks, the symbol of this remarkable region. 4 nights in two 3-star hotels. Includes 1 dinner and 4 breakfasts. Luggage transported, route notes, GPS navigation, high-quality bicycle, and transfers from Basel are included. Easy-to-moderate cycling featuring undulating routes with more frequent short ascents, and a mix of shorter and longer days. Terrain includes country roads, cycle paths, and vineyard tracks. Average carbon footprint of 35kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel. Prices are based on push bikes, but e-bikes can be requested. Included travel: return taxi transfers from Basel airport (1h), or transfer Kaysersberg-Turckheim (if driving).

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What's Included

Airport transfers
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Bike rental

About the Alsace

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.