Self-guided cycling
5 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 1+
Leisurely plus
8.0Kg CO2e
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Discover the famous Alsace vineyards along the Alsace Wineroad cycle trail. Between Colmar 'the Little Venice' and the 'Petite France' in Strasbourg (listed on as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). You will ride through the prestigious vineyards on the Alsace wine road cycle trail, which will guide you along a bucolic itinerary toward the charming villages and their vinicultural nuggets. Explore the secrets and flavours of the sylvaner, pinot blanc, noir or gris, riesling and gewurztraminer, not forgetting the beer and brasseries.
Alsace is also home to rich and fabulous cuisine. Grab a table at a 'winstub' (a traditional Alsatian restaurant) and try local dishes such as 'baeckeoffe' (a casserole of lamb or beef with potatoes and onions, marinated overnight in Alsatian white wine infused with juniper berries), or 'tarte flambee/flammekueche',a thin pizza-like creation with creme fraiche, onions and lardons. 'Sauerkraut'(pickled cabbage) is also iconic, widely celebrated in Alsatian villages and eaten with various types of sausage.
The half-timbered houses adorned with geraniums in Ribeauville, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Barr or Obernai immerse yourself in a very delightful atmosphere.
The route takes you on quiet country lanes and well marked paths through vineyards to sleepy villages. Well marked cycling paths are also used throughout.
Explore this picturesque town with half-timbered houses, romantic canals, flower-laden windowsills and a labyrinth of cobblestone lanes. Visit the scenic Fishmongers' Quarter or 'Little Venice', the Tanners' Quarter and the Place de L'Ancienne Douane. Discover plenty of shops and a covered market before you sample the fabulous local cuisine.
You stay at Hotel Turenne.
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Hotel Turenne, located in the Petite Venise district of Colmar, combines the Alsatian charm of its colourful facade with exposed studs with the modernity and sobriety of its rooms.
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Set off along the 'Wine Route' through the vineyards, enjoying spectacular views. Stop in beautiful and ancient Eguisheim. This typical Alsatian small town waits for you to wander in the heart of the ramparts, in a maze of alleys lined with old half-timbered houses. Explore the mediaeval Turckheim and continue to Kaysersberg, elected the favourite village of France in 2017. You'll see why when you walk along its fortified bridge and through its medieval streets that lead up to the castle.
You stay at At Hotel Abbaye d'Alspach.
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Located in the heart of the medieval town of Kientzheim/ Kaysersberg, the original architecture at this former convent has been successfully preserved to create a cosy hotel. The smart rooms at the L'Abbaye d'Alspach have been carefully designed by the owner to ensure a calm and comfortable night's sleep. They include modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi internet access. To guarantee your wellbeing L'Abbaye d'Alspach has a shady garden, a sauna and a fitness room.
Highlights today include Riquewihr, still enclosed by its mediaeval walls; Ribeauville, with its Renaissance fountains and hillside ruins. Then, before reaching Selestat, you will have the opportunity to conquer the chateau Haut Koenigsbourg.
The amazing Chateau of Haut Koenigsbourg perched on mountain summits offering spectacular panoramic views of the Alsatian countryside towards the Vosges mountains and the Black Forest. The Haut-Koenigsbourg's beautifully refined rooms are decorated with mural paintings, Renaissance furniture and enormous cast-iron stoves - and there's an impressive collection of weaponry from the Middle Ages in the basement. Towering at 757m above picture-perfect villages and colourful vineyards, it's one of France's most visited castles.
In Selestat, do not miss a visit to the Humanist Library building designed by Rudy Ricciotti serves as a showcase for the outstanding collection of the humanist Beatus Rhenanus collection, composed of medieval manuscripts and documents of the fifteenth and sixteenth century.
You stay at Hotel Vaillant.
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Hotel Vaillant was built in 1967 by Mr Vaillant in a modern, avant-garde style. The hotel was the pinnacle of modern hospitality in Sélestat. Renovated in 2019, all 47 rooms and restaurant spaces combine sophistication with modernism. You will discover numerous works of art here,
Following tranquil lanes through the vineyards, take a look at the chateau de l'Ortenbourg overlooking the vineyards before reaching the pretty village of Dambach-la- ville then Barr and its beautiful flowery square.
In Barr, on the main square lies city hall, built on the ruins of a castle destroyed by fire, has a monument historical classification thanks to its Renaissance-style facade and its 1604-dated balcony.
Continue to the medieval city of Obernai. Behind the ramparts of Obernai ancient medieval city are half-timbered houses painted in bright colours and windows bedecked with flowers and some unexpected architectural gems, including the Renaissance-style townhall and the sublime belfry made of pink sandstone, which the Alsatians call Kappelturm.
You stay at Le colombier.
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In the heart of Obernai, surrounded by shops and cultural interests, you can relax in the 4* Hotel Le Colombier, an Alsatian house, discover an atmosphere of tranquillity enhanced by contemporary furnishings and original decoration. The Hotel Le Colombier in Obernai will make your stay in Alsace a stay to remember.
Ride 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 greenways in Alsace, with its shady banks and old locks! This bike path will lead you to Strasbourg.
In Strasbourg the bicycle is king! Admire the town on two wheels along the canals, through the parks and gardens and through the historic centre. Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, there are delightfully twisting alleyways lined with half-timbered houses and a Gothic masterpiece of a cathedral, described by Victor Hugo as 'a gigantic and delicate marvel' and visible from miles around with its 142-metre spire. The 'Petite France' is a picture-postcard quarter once home to tanners, fishermen and millers, now a haven of peace at the city's heart
You stay at Hotel Diana Dauphine.
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Located at the centre of Strasbourg, a few minutes from the Cathedral and La Petite France, Diana Dauphine Hotel welcomes you in a warm, elegant setting. 46 attractive rooms, decorated with a personal touch, are available. They all have excellent facilities and a luxury, private bathroom. After a day of strolling around the city, you will relax in one of the cosy armchairs in the Hotel's small lounge. The Hotel's many facilities are top of the range: pleasant breakfast room, private car park, mini-bar etc. You will be enchanted by this Hotel which is an excellent pied-à-terre to explore the city.
Room upgrades: Please contact us for details.
If you'd like to extend your trip with extra hotel nights we recommend: Hotel Diana Dauphine, Strasbourg; Hotel Turenne, Colmar.
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Located at the centre of Strasbourg, a few minutes from the Cathedral and La Petite France, Diana Dauphine Hotel welcomes you in a warm, elegant setting. 46 attractive rooms, decorated with a personal touch, are available. They all have excellent facilities and a luxury, private bathroom. After a day of strolling around the city, you will relax in one of the cosy armchairs in the Hotel's small lounge. The Hotel's many facilities are top of the range: pleasant breakfast room, private car park, mini-bar etc. You will be enchanted by this Hotel which is an excellent pied-à-terre to explore the city.
Room upgrades: Please contact us for details.
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Hotel Turenne, located in the Petite Venise district of Colmar, combines the Alsatian charm of its colourful facade with exposed studs with the modernity and sobriety of its rooms.
Room upgrades: Please contact us for details.
These tour only prices are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from NZ$741.
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 0044 1606 720199 or email us at sales@headwater.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
Self-guided cycling
5 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 1+
Leisurely plus
8.0Kg CO2e
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