Overview
Open Dates: May 3-9, 2027
7 days/6 nights
Alsace is a fairy-tale fusion of half-timbered houses and hilltop castles. Our point-to-point route through the Route des Vins leverages our local insight to ensure you experience the best Rieslings and the quietest bike paths in the Vosges foothills.
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Included
- All 4 & 5-star accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Four full course dinners
- Riquewihr wine tasting & tour
- Bike Rental (e-bike add-on available)
- Route note, maps and marked routes
- All tour & luggage transfers & van support
- Multi-lingual guide(s)
- All entrance fees
Not Included
- Airfare
- Beverages
- Trip Insurance (recommended)
- Personal Items
- Guide Tips
Route Notes
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Every mile of your journey is supported by our expert, multi-lingual guides riding alongside the group to offer personal support, local insights, and technical assistance. We also provide GPS units pre-loaded with your daily routes, along with detailed route notes. Whether you’re climbing through majestic mountains, winding through quiet valleys, or navigating the narrow streets of historic towns, our dedicated van support is always nearby to transport luggage or provide a lift whenever you’re ready for a break.
D1: Strasbourg (12mi) D2: Obernai (28mi) D3: Ribeauvillé (32mi) D4: Riquewihr (25mi) D5: Colmar (30mi) D6: Eguisheim (22mi)
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & The Citadel of Neuf Brisach Meet in Strasbourg and transfer to the Citadel of Neuf Brisach, a 17th-century masterpiece of military architecture. We enjoy a gentle warm-up ride to settle into the rhythm of the Alsace wine road. Lodging: Château d’Isenbourg (4-Star).
Day 2: Westhalten & the Grand Crus Our opening rides loop through the tiny, fortified jewels of the wine road like Soultzmatt and Westhalten. Highlight: Cycling through the small roads of the Grand Cru vineyards with the Vosges Mountains as your backdrop. Lodging: Château d’Isenbourg (4-Star).
Day 3: Eguisheim & The Birthplace of Popes We pedal past endless vineyards to reach Eguisheim, the birthplace of Pope Leon IX and the home of Albert Schweitzer. We continue toward Colmar, entering a landscape that feels like a living museum. Highlight: A cooking class with local Chef Raphael to prepare a traditional Alsatian feast. Lodging: Hotel La Maison des Têtes (5-Star).
Day 4: Colmar & “Little Venice” A full day to explore Colmar. We navigate the quiet canals of the Lauch River and the stunning medieval courtyard of our historic hotel. Highlight: Guided walk through the Unterlinden Museum or the “Little Venice” district. Lodging: Hotel La Maison des Têtes (5-Star).
Day 5: The Pagan Wall & Sainte Odile From the fortified villages of Bergheim and Dambach-la-Ville, we climb toward the mysterious “Pagan Wall” surrounding the Sainte Odile convent for panoramic views of the Rhine Valley. Lodging: Hotel Colombier (4-Star).
Day 6: High Castles & Le Struthof A powerful day of history and scenery. We visit the majestic Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle and the moving Le Struthof memorial before a final brewery tour and tasting. Highlight: Farewell dinner in the medieval heart of Obernai. Lodging: Hotel Colombier (4-Star).
Day 7: Breakfast & Departure