Alsace Prestige en Vélo Alsace

Alsace Prestige en Vélo

Cycle the famous wine route of the Alsace

Alsace Prestige en Vélo

Alsace is a little known corner of France with a distinctly Germanic influence: a combination of picturesque historic towns, fine wines, beer and choucroute contribute to a unique culture. Cycle the oldest wine route in France, stay in luxury hotels and enjoy gourmet meals.

Holiday Highlights

Strasbourg Cathedral and La Petite France
5 star Hotel Les Têtes Noirs
4 star spa hotel Cour d’Alsace
Abbey d’Andlau
Colmar – Wine capital of Alsace
Colourful Medieval villages: Riquewihr, Turkheim and Eguisheim
Alsatian Grand Crus white wines

What's Included

5 days moderate cycling
6 nights in luxury hotels, half board
6 breakfasts and 5 gourmet dinners
Fully serviced hybrid bikes with bike map cases
Travel first class via Eurostar (optional)
Luggage transfers between hotels
Comprehensive route notes
Local agent on hand
Belle France 24hr Support
GPS on Demand

Starting Days

You can choose to begin this holiday on any day of the week.

Itinerary & Hotels

1
Arrival Strasbourg day 1
Summary
Settle into your hotel and meet with your rep for an introduction to the route. Just a short walk from the 5-star hotel are the magnificent cathedral and delightful La Petite France, where there are many superb restaurants to choose from.
Hotel
Régent Petite France
Strasbourg
This three-hundred-year-old hotel is located in the historic city centre of Strasbourg, known as ‘Little France’ (La Petite France). Stylishly designed, it has 72 rooms, each with a view over the River Ill or of traditional Alsatian, timber-framed houses. Attractions such as the Palais Rohan and Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg are within walking distance.
Facilities
En suite rooms
Satellite TV
Air-conditioning
Mini-bar
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Champagne bar
Terrace
Sauna, spa, massage, Turkish bath
Lift
Soundproof rooms
Packed lunch on request
Laundry and ironing service
Board
Bed & Breakfast
Cuisine
The restaurant offers a fine-dining experience in the contemporary dining room. During the summer months, guests can dine on the terrace at the river’s edge. There is also a Champagne bar stocking over 20 different Champagnes, and a buffet breakfast is served each morning.
2
Strasbourg to Sélestat day 2
Summary
Follow the Canal du Rhône au Rhin for a gentle route out of Strasbourg and into the region of the Alsatian Ried. Stay in a 4-star hotel and enjoy a gastronomic dinner in a nearby restaurant.
Hotel
La Pommeraie
Sélestat
This pretty hotel, housed in the stately former home of a Napoleonic-era colonel, is set at the foot of the Alsatian vineyards. You'll receive a warm welcome from Christiane and Pascal Funaro, and stay in a plush room with en suite bathroom. The centre of Sélestat is a short walk from the hotel.
Facilities
En suite rooms
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
TV
Minibar
Safe
Pets accepted
Board
Half Board
Cuisine
A fine-dining restaurant, Le Prieuré, serves European cuisine and has multiple dining areas including a patio. There's also Il Giardino, an Italian-style restaurant, and a well stocked wine cellar.
34 mi
(55 km)
3
Sélestat to Colmar day 3
Summary
Cycle through the landscapes and the villages of the Alsatian Ried, rich in flora and fauna. Arrival in Colmar, the wine capital of the Alsace, also famed for its art and culture. Stay in the 5-star Hotel Les Têtes.
Hotel
La Maison des Têtes
Colmar
Nestled in the heart of Colmar, city of art and history with an architectural heritage, La Maison des Têtes, a five star hotel owned by Carmen and Marc Rohfritsch, is a listed monument dating back to 1609. It offers 21 bedrooms, all very large, with wood panelling. Strong Alsatian feel throughout the hotel.
Facilities
Large soundproof bedrooms
En suite bathroom
Television
Safe
Free WiFi access
Air-conditioning
Lift
Laundry service
Restaurant
Terrace
Private car park
Board
Half Board
Cuisine
The hotel has a gastronomic restaurant with 2 dining rooms but you might prefer the shaded courtyard in summer.
Example of dishes:
- Foie Gras d'Oie au Riesling fait Maison,
- Salade de Langoustines et St Jacques Julienne de Fenouil au Curry,
- Cuisses de Grenouilles poêlées à la Crème de Persil,
- Filet de Dorade rôti à la peau, fenouil braisé et Jus de Vinaigre Balsamique,
- Blanc de Bar en capeline de mousse de Brochet, sauce Champagne,
- Filet de Boeuf à la moelle, gâteau de pommes de terre au foie gras,
- Poitrine de Pigeon rôtie, pomme confite à la graisse d'oie et sauce hachée aux abatis
23 mi
(37 km)
4
Colmar to Riquewihr day 4
Summary
Today’s cycling takes you along the foot of the Vosges and through just a few of the winemaking villages celebrated for the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turkheim, Kayserberg and Riquewihr.
Hotel
Le Clos Saint-Vincent
Ribeauvillé
Le Clos Saint-Vincent is a wonderful place, a four star hotel owned by the family Chapotin, in a quiet location, surrounded by Alsatian vineyards. Built in a dominant position, guests can enjoy a splendid view of the valley, with the Vosges on the horizon.
Facilities
Large soundproof bedrooms, some with terrace or balcony
En suite bathroom
Air-conditioning in many rooms
Terrace
Indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Restaurant with panoramic view
Board
Half Board
Cuisine
The restaurant serves traditional French cuisine and has a panoramic view of the Alsatian valley. In summer, meals can be served on the terrace.
23 mi
(37 km)
5
Riquewihr to Obernai day 5
Summary
Continue along the Route des Vins through the villages of Barr, Begheim, Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr and take some time to visit the abbey at Andlau. Relax in the spa before a gastronomic dinner at La Cour d’Alsace.
Hotel
La Cour d’Alsace
Obernai
In the heart of a garden, next to the ramparts of the medieval town of Obernai, La Cour d'Alsace was once a manor, the residence of the barons of Gail which was a noble family of the Alsace region. New and historic buildings, all modern conveniences and the flair of an old manor house lovingly furnished and featuring works of art, this hotel is a stylish refuge for guests looking for that certain “je ne sais quoi”.
Combining Alsacian tradition and modern facilities, its bedrooms are very comfortable and very well equipped.
Facilities
En suite bathroom with shower or bath
Satellite TV
Soundproof bedrooms with Internet access
Mini-bar
Lift
Garden
Terrace
Spa with indoor swimming pool and sauna
Restaurants
Bar
Packed lunch on request
Laundry service
Free car park
Board
Half Board
Cuisine
The hotel has two restaurants. Le Caveau de Gail is the former cellar of the Barons de Gail and still has original features such as the beautiful vaulted ceiling. Le jardin des Remparts is another option (closed in August).
Example Menu (Le Caveau de Gail)
Entrées
Foie gras de canard traditionnel, chutney du moment
1/2 douzaine d'escargots à l'Alsacienne
Presskopf de boeuf aux petits légumes, vinaigrette de raifort
Assiette de saumon fumé maison
Plats
Choucroute aux 3 poissons, beurre blanc citronné
Quenelles de brochet et dos de sandre au Riesling, nouilles alsaciennes
Joues de porc confites, purée Crécy
Bouchées à la reine façon Cour d'Alsace, spaëtzle maison
Desserts
Assiette 3 Munster de Rosheim
Nougat glacé maison
Crème brûlée aux noix torréfiées, glace noisette
Mousse au chocolat, coulis à l'orange
30 mi
(48 km)
6
Obernai to Strasbourg day 6
Summary
The last day involves a gentle cycle back along the banks of the Bruche canal until you return to the capital of Europe, Strasbourg.
Hotel
Régent Petite France
Strasbourg
This three-hundred-year-old hotel is located in the historic city centre of Strasbourg, known as ‘Little France’ (La Petite France). Stylishly designed, it has 72 rooms, each with a view over the River Ill or of traditional Alsatian, timber-framed houses. Attractions such as the Palais Rohan and Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg are within walking distance.
Facilities
En suite rooms
Satellite TV
Air-conditioning
Mini-bar
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Champagne bar
Terrace
Sauna, spa, massage, Turkish bath
Lift
Soundproof rooms
Packed lunch on request
Laundry and ironing service
Board
Bed & Breakfast
Cuisine
The restaurant offers a fine-dining experience in the contemporary dining room. During the summer months, guests can dine on the terrace at the river’s edge. There is also a Champagne bar stocking over 20 different Champagnes, and a buffet breakfast is served each morning.
22 mi
(35 km)