Alsace by Bike

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels

• 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, cheese, occasionally eggs and meats, coffee, tea and juices.

• 7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Luggage transfer, 1 piece max 20kg per person, supplement applies for excess

• Information pack including map and route notes per room booked, navigational app and GPS tracks available

• 21 speed rental bike, equipped with panniers, pump, anti-theft device & repair kit (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Bike insurance

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Strasbourg and from Basel

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Helmet - rental is not available, please bring your own helmet

• Travel insurance

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Train tickets for cycling options on day 5

• Hotel taxes may apply - these are payable locally and range from €1-3 per person per night

• Bike repairs

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app

What's Not Included

• Lunch, dinner and drinks daily

• Items of a personal nature

• Transfers

• Tour guide – this is a self guided cycling trip

• hotel taxes may apply - these are payable locally and range from €0.8-€3 per person per night

• bike repairs

Grading

The cycle is moderate (3) grade with daily cycles of between 39 and 65km (24.5 and 40mi), or you can choose the more challenging 'sports' option should you want longer rides (between 75 and 111km/46.5 and 69mi) between the same towns. The terrain mainly flat or gently undulating, with days 3, 4 and 7 involving some steeper ascents and descents. You will ride mainly on cycle paths, on minor agricultural tarred roads or on small secondary roads without much traffic. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. It is considered suitable for fit beginners and children aged 12 and over who are used to pedalling on hills and over time. If you are not used to cycling then we recommend that you include as much cycling on roads in your pre-trip training. This is to get used to cars passing you at times and will be invaluable practise for when you are entering and leaving towns and cities when on the trip.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water.