Highlights
Cycling through the heart of the Alsatian vineyards
Exploring the authentic villages which are full of historical intrigue
Experiencing the timelessness of the Vosges landscape
Enjoying the culinary specialties and sampling some of the many excellent wines in local ‘caves’
Itinerary
From Strasbourg to Basel, the "Alsace by Bike" tour is a vibrant 8-day cycling journey through the heart of one of France’s most beautiful wine regions. Experienced travelers and seniors with a love for moderate cycling will find this self-guided trip an ideal way to explore the villages, vineyards, and rolling farmland of Alsace.
Pedal along designated bike paths and country backroads, past Hansel-and-Gretel-style houses and medieval castles. Indulge in Alsace’s gastronomic treats and sample local wines as you wander cobblestone streets and marvel at Romanesque and Baroque architecture. The region’s iconic round-topped hills, or ‘balloons,’ offer panoramic views and a whimsical backdrop for your adventure.
A key highlight of this tour package is its joyful celebration of Alsace’s wine culture, paired with leisurely cycling and storybook scenery—a true wonderland for lovers of food, wine, and history.
day 1Arrival in Strasbourg
Arrive in the University and port town of Strasbourg and your hotel. Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and home to some great museums which are worth visiting. The old city is dominated by the Cathedral made out of pink sandstone from the Vosges. There are many interesting narrow streets where you can find some interesting churches, restaurants and shops and the city has a number of covered bridges which cross the Ill River.
day 2Cycle along the canal de la Bruche to Obernai area (40 or 55km/25 or 34mi)
day 3Cycle to Riquewihr surrounds (35 or 50km/22 or 31mi)
day 4Continue through charming wine villages to Colmar (40km/25mi)
day 5Rest day Colmar, or ride to Guebwiller or Mulhouse (50-80km/31-50mi), return by train
day 6Cycle to Mulhouse and surrounds (65km/41mi)
day 7Continue along the Rhone-Rhine canal to Basel surrounds (55km/34mi)
day 8Trip concludes
What's Included
Customer Reviews
Fantastic, well-organised cycling trips with e-bikes which were high quality and a game changer. Varied and beautiful scenery through gorgeous Alsatian villages, wineries, farmland and rivers/canals. Good hotels with helpful staff.
EBikes were modern and powerful. Luggage was collected each day and delivered smoothly to our next destination. Hotels were generally of a good standard. We would have appreciated an introductory meet and greet with someone from the organising company. It was the first time 2 of our group had used an ebike. The trip was scenic and fun. However we were hoping that the company would recommend and even plan a few wine tasting stops along the way. This was an area of interest for our group. Likewise we would have appreciated a short summary of major tourist ideas for each stop. Eg. We had no idea that was such an interesting town with such a torrid history existed eg Neudorf-Brisach.
Wonderful scenery, seamless luggage service, good accommodation and when we had a bike issue, the operator quickly provided a replacement bike. Highly recommend the tour.
Wonderful scenery, seamless luggage service, good hotels and when we had a bike issue, the operator quickly replaced the bike for us. Highly recommend. Only downside was that the sightseeing side of the trip was not well integrated into the bike journey and we had expected some audio guide type information in the App.
Overall, the Alsace cycling trip was a very enjoyable week, with beautiful scenery and well-planned routes. However, some of the accommodation left a bit to be desired — while generally adequate, the twin room setups were not ideal for two friends travelling together, with very small beds, no doors on some bathrooms, and in one case, a bathroom with no door and a window into the bathroom which meant there was no privacy. I’d recommend leaving out the stop in Mulhouse, as the town lacked charm and had little to see or do. It also would have been helpful to be informed in advance that our ride coincided with Bastille Day, as everything was closed — we could have prepared better for the long, hot day on the bike by carrying extra food and water. Communication with the New Zealand team was friendly but often slow.
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