4-day cycling getaway along the Alsace wine route, Comfort
In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationGrand Est / Alsace
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AgeFrom 18 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions53.75 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
Explore Alsace by bike , between rolling vineyards , charming villages and renowned gastronomy . Thanks to an exceptional cycle network, this region lends itself to gentle exploration, from Strasbourg to Colmar , at the pace of peaceful paths that wind between tradition and unspoiled nature .
Each stage offers the opportunity to savor the rich local cuisine , discover fine wines , and immerse yourself in authentic heritage . To extend the enjoyment, you'll stay in a selection of comfortable 3- and 4-star hotels or charming 4- and 5-star hotels , all equipped with a spa or swimming pool , for well-deserved relaxation after a day of cycling.
A comfortable journey , ideal for combining sensory pleasure , active escape and the Alsatian way of life .
The highlights
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Cycling along the Alsace Wine Route and through its typical villages
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Discover the cities of Strasbourg, Obernai and Colmar
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Architecture, gastronomy and culture typical of Alsace
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Sport
Level
Leisure Cycling
For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.
In figures
PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Average distance/day: 42 km
Management
A fully self-guided tour, accompanied by a digital travel pack, including the navigation app, GPS data, and travel journal.
However, it is possible to receive additional complete paper travel documents including a road book and its maps, tourist leaflets and luggage tags.
For added convenience, GPS data for the route can also be made available upon request.
Program
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Strasbourg – Obernai Region
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Distance 37 km
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival in Strasbourg in the morning and start of the stage. The Bruche Canal was once used to transport wine from vineyards to the city of Strasbourg. Today, the cycle path runs alongside the canal from Strasbourg to Molsheim. You will pass by the 12th-century church in Rosheim before staying in Obernai or Barr.
Day 1 -
Obernai region – Riquewihr region
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Distance 50 km
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
On paved roads, you'll pass through vineyards and villages with half-timbered houses where geraniums bloom. Mittelbergheim, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé, and Riquewihr are among the most beautiful villages in France.
Day 2 -
Riquewihr-Colmar region
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Distance 39 km
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The Wine Route and its string of villages will lead you from the vineyards to the capital of wine and art in Alsace. Turckheim and Eguisheim will conclude your exploration of Alsace like a picture postcard. Arrival in Colmar, city of Bartholdi, sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, and of Renaissance painters Martin Schoengauer and Matthias Grünewald.
Day 3 -
Colmar
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
It is possible to return to Strasbourg by train in approximately 30 minutes (ticket at your own expense).
Day 4
Note
4 days / 3 nights: no overnight stay in Strasbourg at the beginning of the trip
End of the tour, day 4 from Colmar after breakfast
Departures every day from March 28th to October 10th, 2026
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Arrival by plane at Strasbourg airport, shuttle to the train station, taxi to the hotels
Arrived by plane at Basel airport, then by train from Mulhouse to Strasbourg
Covered and secure parking easily accessible by tram, Indigo Strasbourg Hautepierre Hospital Parking
Price details
The price includes
• Accommodation in 4 and 3 star hotels
• Breakfast
• Transfer of luggage from hotel to hotel
• Route planned and marked
• Detailed travel documents 1x per room (FR, ENGL, DE)
• Own signage
• GPS data available
• Hotline Support
The price does not include
• Dinner
• Drinks, lunch
• Bicycle insurance for your own bicycles
• Round-trip transportation
• Visits
• Parking Fee
• Possible repairs
• Single room supplement (if not booked)
• Tourist taxes
Options
- Electric Bike Rental : CHF200.34 / unit
- Hybrid bike rental (21 speeds) : CHF81.42 / unit
- Printed travel documents : CHF18.30 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Equipment (if renting a bike):
- Handlebar bag (per bicycle)
- Luggage bag (by bicycle)
- Anti-theft device (per room)
- Repair kit (per chamber)
- Pump (per chamber)
- Counter
- Water bottle cage
Equipment to bring
- Hiking backpack with a waist belt: 30 liters minimum (day's belongings: camera, picnic lunch, water bottle, warm clothing, rain poncho, sunscreen, your identity papers…)
- Very good quality sunglasses
- Sunscreen + Lip balm
- A water bottle and/or a thermos (1.5 liters minimum)
- A headlamp
- A waterproof pouch with your identity documents, travel insurance and some cash for personal expenses during the hike,…)
- Toiletries (preferably biodegradable products)
- Earplugs
- Toilet paper
- Camera / mobile phone (optional)
- For picnics: airtight plastic container like "Tupperware", pocket knife, cutlery, cups.
- Plastic bags for organizing your belongings in the bag and for waste.
- Personal pharmacy:
- Your usual medications
- Pain relievers: paracetamol, aspirin…
- Muscle relaxant (gel or tablet)
- Elastic adhesive tape (Elastoplast type)
- Adhesive bandages + disinfectant compresses
- Double skin (blisters)
- A first aid kit
- repair kit (personal bicycle)
Clothing to bring
- Hiking pants
- Shorts/Bermuda shorts (1 swimsuit + towel just in case)
- Breathable T-shirt
- Fleece sweater or cardigan (fleece is very practical: lightweight, dries quickly and retains a high level of warmth)
- Windbreaker or Gore-Tex jacket
- Rain cape + bag cape
- Hat or cap
- A scarf (to protect the neck)
- Hiking socks (double layer, looped, etc.)
- A change of clothes for the evening
- Spare shoes for the evening