France - Alsace Road Bike Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 8 days / 7 nights

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1 France - Alsace Road Bike Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 8 days / 7 nights 2luxury2.com The Tour de France often passes through Alsace for its great cycle paths and amazing landscapes. It is also a destination for amateurs, and we have produced for you 6 stages between Strasbourg and Colmar. Alsace, land of traditions and gastronomy that you will discover during this trip! Highlights Nature and landscape of the Vosges Mountains The beautiful bicycle routes and landscapes in the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park The beautiful Crest Road (Route des Crêtes) The numerous panoramic views The typical villages and the Alsatian vineyards The welcoming and convivial hosts

2 Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg Arrival in Strasbourg, settling into the hotel and free time to explore the town. Day 2: Strasbourg Niederbronn-Les-Bains 75 km m 316 m You quickly leave the Europe capital on the cycle track of the channel de La "Marne au Rhin ". You cross the Hanau country and its decorated villages, its gentle hills, and its rich agriculture panoramas. You arrive in the heart of the north Vosges Mountains to Niederbronn. Day 3: Niederbronn-les-Bains Niederbronn-les-Bains 111 km m 824 m The Northern Vosges Mountains is recognized for its nature, its quiet and its authenticity. You cycle on small and hilly routes, and will explore this still unknown region of Alsace. Thoughtyoumayask.com Day 4: Niederbronn-les-Bains Obernai 119 km m m You cycle to the nice city of Saverne with its castle. From here you continue to Molsheim which begin the Wine Route. Today the route is still a little hilly without traffic. Graceandbradley.blogspot.com Day 5: Obernai Riquewihr 91 km m 2007 m A steep road leads you from Obernai to the Mont Sainte-Odile (800m), a Romanesque chapel which offers a panoramic view of the plain of Alsace. The route continues through the Crest Road ( col de la Charbonnière, col de la Salcée, col de Steige...,). You arrive in Riquewihr, a beautiful medieval village. Day 6: Riquewihr Guebwiller 96 km m 1649 m From Riquewihr to Kaysersberg you reach the Col des Bagenelles and cycle again on the Crest Road until the summit Le Honeck 1363 m. You continue to the south and arrive in the valley (vallée du Florival) to Guebwiller. Day 7: Guebwiller Colmar 84 km m 1437 m The Grand Ballon, the highest mountain of Vosges (14 24m) is the reward of this beautiful week. Day 8: Departure Baladovelo.fr

3 Route Technical Characteristics Tour Profile: Sporting. You will ride on cycle paths or on little secondary roads without much traffic. Distance: 576 km Travel Dates: Departures daily from April 21 to October 6, 2018

4 Prices Per person Double Occupancy B&B Supplement Single Room Supplement Half Board Road Bike Rental Extra Nights Strasbourg 3* B&B Double Occupancy Extra Nights Strasbourg 3* B&B Single Occupancy Extra Nights Colmar 3* B&B Double Occupancy Extra Nights Colmar 3* B&B Single Occupancy Accommodation: Overnight stays in 3* and 4* Hotel Included: Overnight stays in the selected category Breakfasts Dinners (7x with Half Board supplement) Luggage transfer Detailed travel information GPS data available Welcome meeting (except on Sunday and public holidays) Rental bike insurance Service hotline

5 Gitane GTN 600 aluminum frame Bikes Fork: carbon - Wheels: Mach 1 Omega alloy - Shifters: Shimano Sora - Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora - Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora - Cassette: Shimano /25 9S - Crankset: Prowheel Ounce - 50/39/30 - Brakes: Shimano Sora - Tires: 700x23C - Stem: Tec Obvius - Handlebar: FSA - Seat Post: Tec Obvius 31.6mm - Seat: San Marco Ponza - Pedals: pedals with toe clips - Size: 49 (2 bikes) m 1.63m Gitane GTN 1500 aluminum frame Fork: carbon - Wheels: Stylus alloy - Shifters: Shimano Tiagra - Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra - Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra - Cassette: Shimano /25 9S - Crankset: Shimano Tiagra - 50/39/30 - Brakes: Shimano Tiagra - Tires: 700x23C - Stem: Tec Obvius - Handlebar: Tec Obvius - Seat Post: Tec Obvius 31.6mm - Seat: San Marco Ponza - Pedals: pedals with toe clips - Size: m 1.75m

6 Gitane GTN 1500 aluminum frame Fork: carbon - Wheels: Shimano WH R500 - Shifters: Shimano Tiagra - Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra - Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra - Cassette: Shimano /25 9S - Crankset: Shimano Tiagra - 50/39/30 - Brakes: Shimano Tiagra - Tires: Hutchinson equinox 700x23C - Stem: Tec Obvius - Handlebar: Tec Obvius - Seat Post: Tec Obvius 31.6mm - Seat: San Marco Ponza - Pedals: pedals with toe clips - Size: 58-1,87m 1,88m Gitane GTN 400 aluminum frame Fork: Aluminium / Cromo - Wheels: Mach1 - Shifters: Shimano Sora - Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora - Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora - Cassette: Shimano /25 9S - Crankset: Prowheel Ounce 50 x 39 x 30 - Brakes: Shimano Tiagra - Tires: 700X25 - Stem: Tec Obvius - Handlebar: Tec Obvius - Seat Post: Tec 27.2mm - Seat: Tec Exeo - Pedals: pedals with toe clips - Size: m 1.75m Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free Local TICO Ontario Registration No: