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ALSACE – VINEYARDS AND MOUNTAINS

Highlights

A week that takes in the full diversity of the southern Alsace. Spectacular chateaux and ruins in a region that has a rich historic legacy.

Destinations

France

Budget

From $250 per person

All highlights

Our independent walking holiday in the French region of Alsace explores two distinct areas: the famous Alsace vineyards and the Vosges hills and valleys that border them. The Alsace vines are rightly famous for not only producing a number of unique wines, but also for their rich architectural and historical heritage. Whilst walking, you’ll get the chance to explore a number of medieval castles atop striking outposts and pretty unspoilt villages decorated with beautiful floral displays and their cobbled alleyways lined with typical Alsace houses. Some of the prettiest villages in the region which you can visit during your independent walking holiday include Riquewihr , Kaysersberg and Eguisheim . All these villages are set in a perfect decor of timeless valleys covered in vines, orchards and woods. Rising to the west are the Vosges Mountains, their slopes providing memorable views across their rounded summits and valleys, known as Ballons. Holiday Profile . 6 night/7 days: 5 days independent walking moving between guest houses. Everday of week subject to availability from 1 April to 31 October . Walking Profile & Grade . The walking is on good tracks with effective waymarking. In general the holiday is moderate in grade. However it does have its more challenging moments due to a number of ascents and a day which involves 25km of walking . Walk lengths: 15 – 25km, Average daily ascent: 750m, (max 1090m), Average daily walking time 5 – 6 hrs.

Itinerary

Day 2: Eguisheim - Turckheim

The first ascent on your walking holiday leads to The Three chateaux in Eguisheim and later on to Hohlansbourg Chateau, offering a panoramic view over Colmar and the Alsace Plain which is dotted with numerous pretty villages. You'll then rejoin the valley that leads to Munster and spend the second night in the extremely beautiful town of Turckheim which boasts a collection of fine historic buildings. Here each evening, in the winter, a night watchman in traditional 16th century costume sings as he switches the street lights off. . Overnight: Turckheim - Walk: 18km, +660m . .

Day 3: Turckheim to Kaysersberg

Today's walk takes you from Turckheim to Kaysersberg, the latter being the birthplace of Dr Albert Schweitzer, the Nobel Peace Prize winner. It is also a pretty town with a charming historic centre, known for its floral displays. Your itinerary traverses the vineyards famed for producing the best of the Alsace vintage wines.. Overnight: Kaysersberg - Walk: 15km, +700m . .

Day 4: Kaysersberg - Munster

On day 4 your walk leaves the vineyards behind to discover your first summits of the picturesque Vosges. From Kaysersberg (250m) your walk takes you to the village of Labaroche and the summit of Petit Honack (927m). After the Croix de Whor Pass (840m), the path leads to Munster in the heart of the Vosges Massif.. Overnight: Munster - Walk: 25km, +1090m . .

Day 5: Munster to Wintzfeldon

Climb towards Wassenburg (746m) and the summit of Mühlenkopf (805m) before descending back down to the vines and the village of Wintzfeldon.. Overnight: Wintzfeldon - Walk: 15km, +800m . .

Day 6: Wintzfeldon - Eguisheim

For your last day of independent walking you'll take an extremely beautiful terraced path dominating the Rhine Valley, leading gently in the direction of Gueberschwihr (an extremely beautiful village). On your day's route you'll be able to see Celtic religious sites and a historic abbey before returning to Eguisheim.. Overnight: Eguisheim - Walk: 15km, +530m . .

Day 7: Departure

Walking holiday ends after breakfast..

Prices

Price per person	2 pers	4 pers	6 pers	8 pers
Price per adult	$250	$180	$160	$150
Price per kid	$130	$90	$80	$80

Services

Included:

6 nights accommodation on B&B basis
Luggage transported between guest houses
Full Walking notes
1:25000 walking maps

Excluded:

Travel to and from Eguisheim,
lunches and drinks to accompany meals,
any entrance fees,
travel insurance

Optional:

Extra Nights
City Breaks
Signature Trip

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