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Cycle tour on Alsace wineroad from Colmar to Strasbourg

  • 6 days / 4 days riding
  •  / ref. AL2
  • / Difficulty Moderate
  •  / Linear trip
from 900 €
per person
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Your cycling trip in Alsace:

Discover the famous Alsase vineyards along the Alsace Wineroad cycle trail. From Colmar “the Little Venice” to the “Petite France” in Strasbourg (listed on as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
This bike tour will bring you through the prestigious vineyards on the Alsace wine road cycle trail, offering splendid views over the most beautiful villages of the area. The half-timbered houses adorned with geraniums of Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Barr or Obernai will immerse yourself in a very delightful ambience.

After having a look at the very impressive and medieval château de Haut-Koenigsbourg, on its rocky outcrop, you deserve a glass of this typical Alsace wine, full of freshness and elegantly fruity!

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Tour highlights

  • The wine road travels through the greatest vineyards
  • The small wine-making villages with colored houses
  • The Haut-Koenigsbourg castle

Day 1 Arrival in Colmar


Capital of the Alsace wines, Colmar and its “Little Venice” are worth a visit with its charming old districts (tanner district) and its exceptional museums.

Day 2 Colmar – Kaysersberg | 30 km


First ride reaching the charming authentic village of Eguisheim and its ramparts. Continue on the famous ‘wine route’ towards Turckheim. Overlooked by the imperial fortress of Hohlandsbourg, the city still radiates a medieval atmosphere with these several hundred years old stone houses. Then, reach Kaysersberg, one of the most beautiful cities of Alsace, with an impressive architectural heritage.

Day 3 Kaysersberg – Sélestat | 25 km + option 16 km


Continue to follow the ‘wine route’, where the landscapes are sprinkled with patches of vineyards and charming and typical small villages such as Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr. These villages, rich in history, have kept all their authenticity and their identity.
Just before reaching Sélestat, you will have the opportunity to conquer of the château Haut Koenigsbourg. Situated on a hill overlooking the valley, this impressive fortress offers a comprehensive picture of the architecture and way of life in a 15th century château.

Day 4 Sélestat – Obernai | 39 km


Take a look at the château de l’Ortenbourg overlooking the vineyards before reaching the the pretty village of Dambach-la-ville then Barr and its beautiful flowery square. The Alsace Wine Route continues to the medieval city of Obernai with its charming paved streets punctuated with tiny pretty squares.

Day 5 Obernai – Strasbourg | 38 km


On this last bike stage, meander through the vineyards to Molsheim, a very pretty wine town. Then follow the bike path along the “Canal de la Bruche”: one of the most beautiful greenway in Alsace, with its shady banks and old locks! This bike path will lead you to Strasbourg. Take time to discover the splendid ‘Notre Dame’ cathedral and its picturesque old district “la Petite France” (“Little France”).

Day 6 Departure during the day


The little extra with Biking France:


  • Private return transfer from Strasbourg to Colmar (on request).

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Your accommodation

Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (5 nights included)
• Transfer from Strasbourg to Colmar
• Personal bike repatriation (rate on request)

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Children's discounts only apply when triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by at least 2 people paying the full rate)

Hybrid bike VÉLO DE VILLE – L 200 - 21 speed gears

(bike included in this tour)

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear bag
  • 1 handlebar bag
  • 1 smartphone holder (per booking)
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock

Helmet not provided.

(These models of bike may be replaced by another one, similar)

 

e-bike VÉLO DE VILLE – SEB 800

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear bag
  • 1 handlebar bag
  • 1 smartphone holder (per booking)
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock

Helmet not provided.

(These models of e-bike may be replaced by another one, similar)

 

Practical details

Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.

At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.

Your travel appYour journeyHow to arrive in ColmarReturn

Your travel app

You’ll have personalized access to our travel app, which you can download onto your smartphone.
This app includes all your cycling stages, tourist and practical content, as well as your accommodation. The application will guide you along your route, like a GPS, during your cycling stages.

If you would like a printed version of the roadbook (including color maps of your stages), please let us know when you book your trip. It will be provided at your first accommodation.

How to arrive in Colmar

By train 
From Paris Gare de l’Est station  >> Colmar train station (between 2h20 and 3h by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en

By plane 

  • From Orly airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de l’Est station  >> Colmar train station (by TGV train).

– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 4 >> Paris Gare de l’Est station  >> Colmar train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php

– Orly Val (automatic metro) >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop ‘Gare du Nord’ >> Metro line 5 >> Paris Gare de l’Est station  >> Colmar train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php

  • From Beauvais airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de l’Est station  >> Colmar train station.

– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 4 >> Paris Gare de l’Est station  >> Colmar train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/

  • From Bâle-Mulhouse airport:
    -Taxi transfer to Bale CCF train station > Colmar train station.

– Bus shuttle Line 11 stop ‘EuroAirport’ >> stop Saint Louis Gare SNCF >> Bâle train station >> Colmar train station
www.distribus.com/uploads/ligne11.pdf

Return

If you have to come back to the start point:

  • This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
  • A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
    Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
    (Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
    – Strasbourg train station >> Colmar train station (about 30 minutes by train or TGV train).
    – Strasbourg >> Colmar (by taxi).

If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports :

  • This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
  • A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
    Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
    (Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
    – Strasbourg train station >> Paris Gare de l’Est station (about 1h45 by TGV train).
    – Strasbourg train station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train).

Nearby Airport :
– Strasbourg  Airport : www.strasbourg.aeroport.fr/en


Trip overall rating : 4 *****/ 4 testimonials

  • « Magnifique randonnée » 9 *****
    « Magnifique randonnée très bien organisée nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour  »
    France
  • « Beau parcours » 8 *****
    « Beau parcours. Les données BikeGPX ont été très utiles.  »
    France
  • « Félicitations ! » 9 *****
    « Flexibilité dans l’approche commerciale (contrairement aux concurrents), organisation très fiable ... »
    France
  • « An excellent bike trip in Alsace with RandoVelo » 9 *****
    « My daughter and I had an excellent bike trip in Alsace with RandoVelo. The routes were well-planned and the ... »
    USA