Freewheel - Alsace Biking

Alsace Biking

France

From £735 P/P

With over 2500km of safe and well signposted cycling paths across a beautiful variety of landscapes and quaint villages, Alsace is France’s most bike-friendly region and is a cyclist’s dream. The Alsace Biking tour offers an easy route for you to appreciate the charms of Alsace from its traditional and picturesque beauty, to the one on postcards but also the unusual and little-known one. In addition, your cycling trip will take you to the meeting point of Roman, Gothic and Baroque architecture. You will also be able to enjoy the museums and their treasures, the Vosges forests, the peat bogs of the Ried and the beautiful vineyards glistening under the sun of this very unique region of France.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg

Once you have arrived in Strasbourg and settled into your hotel, make the most of your free time to explore your surroundings at your own pace. Strasbourg, which is home to the European Parliament, will no doubt seduce you with its charm, sincerity, and flavour.

Day 2: Strasbourg – Area Selestat ≈ 25 or 35 or 55 km

The Rhône-Rhine cycle track will lead you gently out of Strasbourg and towards Sélestat along its very pretty cycle track into the heart of the Ried. The bikeway will take you all the way to Sand in the heart of the Alsatian Ried and you will be able to discover the beauty of the region in a relaxed manner.

Day 3: Area Selestat – Colmar ≈ 66 or 55 or 50 km

On day three, you will travel through the landscapes and beautiful villages of the Alsatian Ried which is rich in aquatic flora and fauna. You will finish today’s cycle ride in Colmar, the capital of the wine of Alsace and the town of art, by the cycle track of the channel of Colmar.

Day 4: Colmar – Area Mulhouse ≈ 66 km

Today’s ride will leave from Colmar and head east to Neuf Brisach. The cycle path will carry you towards the south to reach the gentle village of Ottmarsheim with its 12th century nice church. Next you enter the Hardt’s forest then you go along the Huningue’s canal to reach Mulhouse. After enjoying the historic town centre of Mulhouse, you have numerous museums to visit.

Day 5: Area Mulhouse - Guebwiller≈ 35 km

You will leave the banks of the Rhine and the villages of the Sundgau and ride to Ungersheim, until the Ecomusée d’Alsace. The route today finishes in Guebwiller, at the foothills of the Vosges.

Day 6: Guebwiller – Riquewihr Area ≈ 48 km

At the foot of the Vosges nestle the winemaking villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr, which has been deemed so beautiful that it’s been awarded one of the France’s prettiest villages.

Day 7: Riquewihr Area –Obernai Area ≈ 49 km

Today, you will discover many more picturesque villages along the Wine Route as you cycle through the villages of Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Andlau and its abbey, Barr and Obernai.

Day 8: Obernai Area – Strasbourg ≈ 40 km

On your last day, you will cycle along country roads and cycle tracks that will take you from Rosheim and to Avolsheim. From there, along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg- the end or prolongation of your stay.
Route Overview

Route Overview

Difficulty level: Medium.

Overall, on this tour you will be riding on cycle paths, on minor agricultural tarred roads or on little secondary roads without much traffic. Although, the routes on days 6 and 7 are a little bit hillier than the ones on the previous days, they are just as enjoyable!

Total distance: Approximately 328 km.

Route map (for guidance only):

Routes may be subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most of the cycling holidays we offer. Please feel free to contact us for any further details.
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Strasbourg airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

Included in price

• Accommodation in the selected category

• Breakfast

• Personal tour information (FR, DE, EN) except Sundays and public holidays

• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

• Well-prepared route guidance

• For bike rental, including rental bike insurance

• Detailed travel documents 1x per room (FR, DE, EN with route or overview maps, route description, important telephone numbers)

• Own signposting

• GPS data available

• Service hotline

Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

E - Bike (Colour may vary)

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gearing information available on request.

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2022 Cycling Holiday Dates & Prices:

Season	Date	Prices per person	Arrival Day
Season 1	09.04 –22.04 \| 01.10 – 08.10	£735	Daily
Season 2	23.04 – 20.05 \| 17.09 – 30.9	£785	Daily
Season 3	21.05 – 16.09	£830	Daily
Single Room Supplement	All	£275

Bike Hire per person:

Bike Type	Price
Rental Bike:	£85
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£190

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Strasbourg	£75	£115

Reference: ESP22 - CAT B

Date From	Date To	Price
09 April 2022	08 October 2022	£0

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