AL0301 : on the wine route between Strasbourg and Colmar

Hiking 4 days & 3 nights

STANDART : accommodation in 2 star hotels
COMFORT : accommodation in 3 or 4 star hotels

Day 1 – Arrival in Strasbourg 
Night and breakfast in a 2 or 3-star hotel depending on the range chosen

Day 2 – Strasbourg – Obernai – 39 km 
The day starts south of Strasbourg to reach the Bruche canal created by Vauban to facilitate the transport of materials needed to build the fortifications of the city. This will take you on the greenway along the old locks and will take you through the small Alsatian villages all in colour. Take the time to stop and enjoy a small glass of wine at the water’s edge! After this well-deserved break, head for the Véloroute to reach Molsheim, a village renowned for its wine estate and the birthplace of Bugatti! The stage ends in Obernai after pedalling along the mountainside and through the Alsatian vineyards. 
Night and breakfast in a 2 or 3 star hotel.

Day 3 – Obernai – Selestat – 40 km 
The day begins with the discovery of Gertwiller and its Gingerbread House and the flower-filled square of Barr. You will cycle through the vineyards and on the old Roman road to Blienschwiller, from there you can choose between two routes: 

• An itinerary that reflects the start of the day, through the countryside and vineyards, passing through charming little villages typical of Alsace.
• A more sportive itinerary to discover the Vosges towards the villages of Saint-Pierre-Bois or Thanvillé. You will then take the old Salt Route to Sélestat. 

Night and breakfast in a 2 or 3 star hotel.

Day 4 – Sélestat – Colmar – 37 km 
It’s a day based on history that awaits you today. The stage will take you to Bergheim, a former fortified town whose fortifications are admirably well preserved. You will then pedal towards the treasures of Alsace, Ribeauvillé and its picturesque streets, Riquewihr and Hunawihr classified “Plus Beaux Villages de France”. You will reach the town of Colmar in a bucolic setting as you ride through the vineyards. 
Night and breakfast in a 2 or 3 star hotel. 

Day 5 – Colmar
Take the time to visit Colmar before leaving, you have a lot to discover!

Difficulty

Level 2 – Normal
The circuit can present some difficulties, with stages of around 40 km and hilly terrain. 

Services

• 4 nights in a 3-star hotel with breakfast as above
• Luggage transport between hotels
• The rental of bikes and their equipment (front bag with integrated briefcase, rear bag, helmet (on request), repair kit with patches etc.) For families, we provide a baby seat, a trailer or a follower bike depending on their age and size.
• Detailed road book with tourist information and maps
• Emergency number where you can reach us at any time

Lunch, drinks, costs of site visits or transportation and other personal expenses not listed above are not included in this price. Cancellation/Assistance insurance is extra.

Access

• By plane: flight to Strasbourg.
• By train: TGV from Paris – gare de l’Est. Journey time is estimated at 2h20. To plan your trip, www.voyages-sncf.com.
• By car: If you come by car, you can park your car in a secure car park located near the SNCF train station. The rate is 55€/week. The location and details of the car park will be indicated in your travel documents.

Suggestions and options

Electric bicycle
Without bike rental
Half board

Please contact us directly for prices or indicate your choice in the “notes” when filling in the registration form.