Alsace by Bike

What's Included

• Breakfasts

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

• Accommodation

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

• Luggage Transfer

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

• Digital Information Pack

  Digital information pack including map and route notes and navigational app.

• Rental Bike

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

• Bike Insurance

  Bike insurance is included.

• Emergency Hotline

  Emergency hotline is available.

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from the Tour

  Travel to Strasbourg and from Basel is not included.
  
  

• Meals and Drinks

  Meals not listed as included, drinks, lunch, dinner, and drinks daily are not included.
  
  

• Helmet

  Helmet rental is not available, please bring your own helmet.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory and not included.
  
  

• Tour Guide

  This is a self-guided cycling holiday, no tour guide is included.
  
  

• Solo Traveler Supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees are not included.
  
  

• Transfers

  Transfers not listed as included, transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage, and train tickets for cycling options on day 5 are not included.
  
  

• Hotel Taxes

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

• Bike Repairs

  Bike repairs are not included.
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

• Handlebar Phone Holder

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

Grading

GRADE 3 - 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.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Strasbourg and from Basel is included, with luggage transfer services provided. The tour also includes a 21-speed rental bike equipped with panniers, pump, anti-theft device, and repair kit. Train tickets for cycling options on day 5 are also included.

Accommodation

7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels
During the trip you will be accommodated in 3 and 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities. Please note that a twin room is not always associated with having two beds. Quite often a twin bed has one or two mattresses on the same bed frame but with two separate duvets. Sometimes there might be two beds positioned together, but they cannot be separated because of constraints of the room.