Wine Villages of Alsace Cycling

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Day 1: Arrive in Rouffach

Arrive in Colmar and transfer (25 mins) to the village of Rouffach on Alsace's famous Route des Vins.
You stay at the Domaine de Rouffach (breakfast and evening meal)

Day 2: Rouffach to Kaysersberg 33km/20.5mi

Set off along the 'Wine Route' through the vineyards, enjoying spectacular views. Stop in beautiful and ancient Eguisheim, officially one of the most beautiful villages in France, and holder of the prestigious 4 star ville fleuri award (the highest award) for its town garden planting. Explore the narrow streets before heading on to pretty, mediaeval Turckheim and picking up the Camino de Santiago to Kaysersberg.
You stay at the Hotel les Remparts (breakfast included)

Day 3: At Kaysersberg

Spend the day exploring the mediaeval streets and take a stroll up to the ruins of the old fortress. Alternatively, take a taxi to Colmar whose historic old town and riverside 'Petite Venise' area feature half-timbered, half-painted houses, offering a picture of Alsace as it was hundreds of years ago.
You stay at the Hotel les Remparts (breakfast included)

Day 4: Kaysersberg to Selestat 28km/17.5mi

Highlights today include Riquewihr, still enclosed by its mediaeval walls; Ribeauville, with its Renaissance fountains and hillside ruins (the most impressive being the crumbling Chateau St Ulrich, offering spectacular views) and home to many of the region's best wine producers; and Kintzheim, dominated by the remains of its 13th to 15th century castle, once property of the Merovingian kings, now home to numerous eagles, falcons and vultures.
You stay at the Hotel Vaillant (breakfast included)

Day 5: At Selestat

Explore the mediaeval streets of this one-time Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire, taking in the wonderful architecture, listed buildings and traditional shops, as well as the Selestat Humanist Library - the greatest of its type, one of the three treasures of Alsace and a site inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. There is also the option to take a taxi to mighty Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle for a visit along with some unforgettable views.
You stay at the Hotel Vaillant (breakfast included)

Day 6: Selestat to Obernai 32km/20mi

Following tranquil lanes through the vineyards, stop for coffee in pretty, mediaeval Dambach-la-Ville and visit the Chapel of St. Sebastian, parts of which date to 12th century. For lunch, Barr makes a perfect place to stop, full of impressive half-timbered houses, typically dating from the 16th to 18th century.
You stay at A La Cour d'Alsace (breakfast included)

Day 7: At Obernai

Take some time to explore the fascinating town of Obernai that sits between the three main features of Alsace; the vineyards, the Vosges mountains and the Alsatian Plains. The town's numerous historic architectural features are well worth investigating but for spectacular views take a ride (perhaps by taxi) up Mount St Odile to Hohenburg Abbey.
You stay at A La Cour d'Alsace (breakfast included)

Day 8: Departure

Morning transfer (5 mins) to the station for your onward journey.

Please note that cycling helmets are compulsory in France for children under 12. As we are unable to provide these, we strongly recommend that you bring your own.

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