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Alsace Wine Trails Hiking Tour

Hiking in Alsace is a unique experience as you explore a part of the region that is nestled between the beautiful Vosges mountains in France and the borders of Germany and Switzerland. Alsace is a combination of cultures and therefore charm. The famous Route du Vin (wine route) encompasses at least 100 wine producing villages between Strasbourg and Colmar, creating some of France's best wines.

Also also offer gourmet cuisine and has more Michelin star restaurants than any other region. Experience gastronomy in refined and traditional dishes like the famous baeckeofe. The beauty of its traditional architecture will surprise you with village after village of pretty half timbered houses decked with brilliantly colored flowers. On this tour, you will mainly walk on GR trails, which are well maintained and marked.

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Tour Details


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Tour Map

Itinerary

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DAY 1

Day 1 Arrive in Strasbourg and then train to Obernai, south of Strasbourg along the Wine Route. The train ride is about 30 minutes and trains are available throughout the day. To arrive in Strasbourg, there is easy rail access from Paris with the newly opened TGV line; or by air. Rail access from Frankfurt is also possible. Orientation by phone at 6pm at the hotel. Overnight in Obernai in a charming 4 star hotel with dinner included. (D)

If time, some sites to visit in Strasbourg:
Petite France: The popular corner of the Grand Île (the Main Island) is where theÎle river splits up into a number of canals, and cascades through a small area of half-timbered houses. Ponts Couverts: Towers and footbridges situated at the end of Petite France Cathedral, built from 1190 to 1439. Quartier Allemand (German District), the showcase of German neoclassical architecture in Strasbourg.

Hotel La Cour d'Alsace

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Obernai

The stylishly renovated buildings of the hotel provide for a cozy atmosphere. Original wooden-beamed...

DAY 2

Day 2: Your first hiking day; you start from your hotel and go to the Mont Saint Odile. You will then walk on to Barr covering about 17km with some hills and a forested trail. You can have lunch at the summit of the hills at the Mont St Odile then descend nicely to Barr. You are in tree cover most of the day which doesnt allow for long views, but you come out into the wine country around Barr and can sample some of the excellent local wines when you are back. (B,D) 16.7 km with climbing; elev gain 696m; estimated 5 hours hiking.

Hotel Les Hortensias

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Barr

The hotel Les Hortensias, built on the hills of the medieval town of Barr, along the Alsatian Wine R...

DAY 3

Day 3: Barr-Itterswiller; 2 options; 10 or 14km. Two options today, but both take you through vineyard country and on to the Foret d'Andlau and the passing by the wine town of Bernardville before going on to Itterwiller. Upon arrival, we have a wine tasting included for you in town at 6pm! The short route will take about 3.5 hours, 10.3 km with about 397m elevation gain. Long itinerary is 13.7km, 4.5 hours, 721m elev gain. (B,D)

Hotel Arnold

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Itterswiller

In the middle of the Alsatian vineyard, in a peaceful green surrounding, on the famous Wine Route, a...

DAY 4

Day 4: Itterswiller/Haut Koenigsbourg - Ribeauville 11km. Your destination today is Ribeauville, but we will start with a taxi transfer at 9am to the Chateau of Haut Koenigsbourg. The castle is nestled at a strategic location on a high hill overlooking the Alsatian plain. From there, you will have a scenic hike back to Ribeauville, through the Forest de Ribeauville on the GR5 path. In the Middle Ages, Ribaeauville was the seat of the Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre - the Lords of Ribeaupierre (hence the town’s name of Ribeauvillé). 11.4km, 360m elev gain; approx 4 hours hiking. (B) Hotel 3 star, dinner on your own.

Hotel De La Tour

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Ribeauville

The Hotel de la Tour is a former winery which Michel and Francoise Alt turned into a charming and ty...

DAY 5

Day 5: Ribeauville-Kayersberg 10km; 3.5 hours and 610m elev gain. Your destination today is Kaysersberg, a charmingly petite village. You will hike in the vineyards in the morning to reach Ricquewihr, the perfect stop for lunch. Ricquewihr is a medieval town located in the heart of the vineyard, which is well known for its picturesque and its outstanding architectural heritage. Hiking in the forest in the afternoon, you will head to another remains of chateau to visit, just before Kaysersberg where you stay overnight(3 star) and take dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel Constantin

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Kaysersberg

"In the heart of the old historic town of Kaysersberg, Hôtel Constantin welcomes you to a beautiful...

DAY 6

Day 6: Kayersberg-Colmar 16km; 4.5 hours and 504m elev gain. You will first hike to Turkheim, known for its Gewürztraminer, traditional Alsatian cuisine, and stunning surrounding scenery. Then walk to Colmar, one of the most charming of all the Alsatian villages. Of interest are the various museums: (Unterlinden, Bartholdi, du Jouet), and the old town architecture (Old Customs House, Pfister House, Cathedral, etc.). Walking enthusiasts will enjoy Petite Venise, a typical quarter with very well-preserved old Alsace homes, the yacht harbour and the pedestrianized old town with its many shops. Overnight in (3 star) and dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel St Martin

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Colmar

Welcome to the Hotel Saint-Martin, a truly patrician residence standing in the heart of Colmars hist...

DAY 7

Day 7: Departure after breakfast. Trains to Paris and Strasbourg from Colmar possible. Extra nights in Colmar or Strasbourg possible. (B)

 



General Tour Information

Alsace Wine Trails Hiking
6 Nights / 7 Days Dates TBD



Level 2-3: Moderate+
Average daily hiking of about 14km per day; hilly terrain and rolling countryside.

Average of 3.5 hours hiking per day, along well marked GR trails.

Misc Info
Triples and larger rooms are occasionally available, please book early.

Details
Train TGV Paris-Strasbourg: Now only 2 hours travel time!
Both Strasbourg and Colmar are accessible by TGV train from Paris. Nearby airports include Strasbourg, Frankfurt, Mulhouse.

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's Included

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The trip includes:

6 nights in charming 3 and 4 star hotels, breakfast daily, dinners as shown each day, daily baggage transfer, hiking maps with cue sheets and tour information, 1 wine tasting, arrival orientation by phone, GPS - 1 per 2 persons, site/visit information, emergency support. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, trains, and more.

To learn more about the road books and GPS units we included, visit this link: GPS & Road Book Details

For hotels included in this tour, please see the Itinerary tab; each hotel is shown for each day.


Additional Nights in Colmar or Strasbourg: TBD - please inquire

Tour Rates

Price

Standard - 3 & 4 star hotels

Double Occupancy:

TBD €/person

Single Supplement:

TBD &euros;

Triple Occupancy:

TBD €/person.

Solo supplements when traveling alone:

TBD €

 

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Bike Info

Not applicable on this trip.

You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure, see below. Upon confirmation of your tour we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists, cell phone rental, travel insurance, and more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, a packing list, regional information about sites, culture, regional specialities, important towns and historical sites, general France travel information, bike travel tips, vouchers, train travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!


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