Alsace Three Day Biking Trip

Embark on a 3 day/2 night cycling trip in charming Alsace

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Alsace Three Day Biking Trip Itinerary

Day 1 — Colmar to Gueberschwihr

Arrive at Colmar station and transfer to Gueberschwihr, a small winemaking village in the foothills of the Vosges mountains. Bike fitting and safety briefing, then your first ride — a warm-up loop through the vineyards on roads that have featured in the Tour de France. The terrain is gentle here, rolling between villages with the Vosges rising to the west and the Rhine plain stretching east toward Germany. Alsace sits in a unique position — culturally it’s been French and German in alternating centuries, and you see it in the architecture, the food, the wine, and the village names.

Stop for a tasting of Crémant d’Alsace — the region’s sparkling wine, made by the same method as Champagne but from Alsatian grape varieties — plus still wines from the surrounding vineyards. Gueberschwihr is tiny but produces some of the finest Gewürztraminer and Riesling in the region.

Back to the hotel for dinner (included). Two-star property in the village — small and charming, which is what you want after a day on the bike.

Riding Distance: Up to 30 km (18-19 miles)

Day 2 — The Wine Route to Riquewihr

Breakfast, then the big day. You’ll ride the Alsace Wine Route, one of the oldest wine roads in France, established in 1953 and running 170 km through 70 villages. You won’t ride the whole thing, but you’ll hit the best stretch.

First stop is Voegtlinshoffen for a wine tasting. This small village sits on a hillside above the plain, and some consider its Grand Cru vineyards to produce the best white wines in France. Then through Eguisheim, a village built in concentric circles around a central square — the birthplace of Pope Leo IX in 1002. It’s been voted France’s Favorite Village and you’ll see why. On to Turckheim, a walled town with three medieval gates still standing, famous for its nightly watchman who walks the streets with a lantern and halberd — a tradition maintained for centuries.

For stronger cyclists, an optional detour: the “Cinq Châteaux” mountain route, passing five castle ruins on a route used in Tour de France stages. Serious climbing, serious views.

Arrive in Riquewihr, one of the most perfectly preserved medieval villages in Europe. Half-timbered houses from the 13th to 17th century line cobblestone streets that look essentially unchanged in 500 years. It somehow survived both World Wars virtually untouched. Michelin-starred dinner here — included.

Riding distance: 35–40 km (22–25 miles). Longer with the optional mountain route.

Day 3 — Kaysersberg to Colmar

Breakfast and check out. Two route options for the final morning:

The easy route takes you through Kaysersberg — the hometown of Albert Schweitzer, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning doctor and philosopher. The village has a fortified bridge, a ruined castle overlooking the valley, and a main street of half-timbered houses that rivals Riquewihr. From there, a gentle ride into Colmar.

The challenge route goes through Ribeauvillé and into the “Welsh Country” — mountain terrain with significant climbing. Another Tour de France route. The reward is the views from the Vosges ridgeline back across the vineyards to the Rhine.

Both routes end at Colmar station for your train back to Paris.

Riding distance: 30 km (easy) or 50 km (challenge).

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What’s Included

Bikes, helmets, toe clips, water bottle (filled daily), energy snacks, area maps, and daily morning briefings from your guide. A support vehicle follows the group throughout — if you need a break from the bike, it’s always there. Luggage is transferred between hotels each day so you ride with nothing but what you need on the bike.

Two nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner included each evening.

Getting There

Colmar is about 2.5 hours from Paris by TGV from Gare de l’Est. Rail not included. We can book your tickets once tour dates are confirmed.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

Due to the small group aspect of all of our tours, our cancellation policy is as follows. More than 7 days before tour date – 100% refundable; from 7 to 3 days before tour date – 50% refundable; less than 3 days – non-refundable. If cancelling please contact us as soon as possible to ensure we can credit you properly.

Why we love Alsace –  Alsace is one of the most under-appreciated tourist regions in France.  The region has changed hands between the French and Germans 5 times since 1872, which means beer as well as wine, local cheese and hearty food.  Villages are right out of a Swiss postcard. I loved it.  The biking was easy with only a few tough hills along the way. – John

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