Cycling Holidays - Basel to Strasbourg

Basel to Strasbourg

From £820 P/P

Ride along the Rhine Cycle Path from Basel to Strasbourg on this self-guided holiday. Combine French and German influences on this unique cycling holiday and explore the famous vineyards of the Alsace region.

Explore medieval castles, thermal springs and lush vineyards and visit the beautiful town of Colmar, one of the most delightful stops on the route. With excellent scenery and delicious food, this charming tour is a great introduction to this beautiful region.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

1st day: Arrival to Basel

Today you will have time to explore the colourful variety in the lively city Basel!

2nd day: Basel – Müllheim approx. 42 km

By the side of the Rhine you have the ideal place to cycle. Today you will head into Markgräfler country. You will finish the day in the South German town of Mullheim, known for its surrounding vinyards.

3rd day: Müllheim – Freiburg approx. 34 km

After making a visit to the villa Urbana and the Maltese’s Castle in Heitersheim you will cycle towards the Spa town of Bad Krozingen and the Mineral Thermal springs. Your destination for the day is Freiburg, at the heart of the Baden wine growing region, in the Black Forest.

4th day: Freiburg – Colmar approx. 58 km

The 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers imposingly over the bank of the Rhine. On today's route you will cross the Rhine to Neuf-Brisach in Alsace, a 17th century, octagonal fortified town. The day ends wonderfully in the beautiful town of Colmar, one of the most delightful cities on the French wine route.

5th day: Colmar – Riquewihr/surrounding approx. 50 km

The villages Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg und Riquewihr are among the most impressive and famous cities on the French wine route. On rolling but easily managable roads you can enjoy cycling through the romantic vineyards.

6th day: Riquewihr/surrounding – Obernai/surrounding approx. 50 km

Continuing along the wine route, you will next discover the villages of Barr, Andlau and its abbey, Bergheim, Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr. Take a well deserved break and taste the local wine!

7th day: Obernai/surrounding – Strasbourg approx. 40km

From Obernai, you will continue along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal. Eventually you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg.

8th day: Departure or extensional stay
Route Overview

Route Overview

You will ride mainly on cycle paths, on minor agricultural tarred roads or on little secondary roads without much traffic. Three stages are a little bit hilly.

Total distance cycled: 260 km (approx)

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe 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 our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Basel
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Basel 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 Rail Europe 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?

The Basel to Strasbourg cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Overnight stays in the listed category
- Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
- If half board is booked: 7× 3-course-dinner (supplement payable)
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Excellently planned routes
- Detailed travel information
- Own signposting
- GPS-tracks 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)
- Rental Bike Hire and Accommodation
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. 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)

Men's Bike (Colour may vary)

Electric 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 and please make sure that you bring along with you 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.

Gears

7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).

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 with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

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

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.

The hotel list below is subject to change and should be used as a guide. We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
Basel to Strasbourg	Sample Hotel List
Basel	Hotel Rochat
Mullheim	Hotel Garni Schwarzwalder Hof
Freiburg	Hotel Schwarzwalder Hof
Colmar	Hotel Grand Hotel Bristol
Riquewihr	Hotel La Couronne
Obernai	Hotel Le Gouverneur
Strasbourg	Best Western Monopole

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.

2021 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	03.04 - 23.04.2021 \| 25.09 - 09.10.2021	Daily
Season 2:	24.04. – 21.05.2021 \|04.09 - 24.09.2021	Daily
Season 3:	30.05. – 04.09.2020	Daily
Season	Prices per person
Season 1:	£820
Season 2:	£860
Season 3:	£905
Single Room Supplement:	£325
Rental Bike Hire:	£75
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£180

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

Freiburg:	£on request
Basel:	£on request
Strasbourg:	£on request

Date From	Date To
03 April 2021	09 October 2021

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