Attractive medieval walled villages await as you walk through the vineyards and rolling hills of colourful Alsace in France.

Nestled between the west bank of the Rhine River and the Vosges mountains, close to the borders of Germany and Switzerland, Alsace is famous for its outstanding wines, picturesque landscapes and distinctive Alsatian culture. With gently undulating terrain and superbly maintained paths, it is a wonderful region to explore on foot.

Discover the beautiful cities of Strasbourg and Colmar, with their narrow cobbled lanes, museums and magnificent Gothic cathedrals. Relax at canal front cafés and admire pastel coloured half timbered houses adorned with flower filled window boxes.

Follow scenic trails along canals, through vineyards and between villages that appear lifted straight from a fairytale. Churches, castles and fortified towns mark the landscape, each offering its own story and character. Along the way, you will have time to sample the region’s celebrated wines, including Sylvaner, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc, in traditional caves and local producers’ cellars.

Our unique self guided walking holidays in Alsace are designed to showcase both the highlights and the hidden corners of this spectacular region.

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Why travel with us

Personal Experience in the Alsace

Our team have been walking and cycling in the Alsace for over 4 decades. We are passionate about France, active holidays and delivering exceptional service. Combined, we’ve travelled to virtually every corner of the UK & Europe and bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel.

Great Value & Quality Holidays in Alsace

Our active holidays in Alsace are well priced offering great value for money. Included in your package are comprehensive route notes, maps & guide books along with bag transfers and locally run accommodation. When you book, your trip will be fully organised by a dedicated member of our in-house team, so you will always know who you are dealing with. We take the stress out of organising your trip in France.

Local Connections in the Alsace

We place great emphasis on researching, planning and crafting innovative itineraries to ensure you get the very best experience out of your trip in the Alsace. We believe relationships are important and have been working with many of our hoteliers and local suppliers for years. This means that they know exactly what our travellers expect.

Accommodation

Charming local hotels

In the Alsace, we use a range of beautiful 2-3* hotels, often family run. These charming hotels provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose hotel locations that add to your experience.

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Essential information

Currency

Euro

International Dialing Code

+33

Electricity
Type C plug

Electricity in France is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Visas

Visas not required for citizens of Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for up to 90 days in a period of 180 days for all Schengen countries (see www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-countries-list/ for countries part of the Schengen). Please ensure your passport is stamped on arrival in the Schengen area. For all other nationalities and for longer stays in countries covered by the Schengen Agreement (Australian New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders), please contact the relevant embassy. Stays of longer than 90 days in the Schengen area require a long stay visa for the country you are spending most time in. However long stay visas are unlikely to be issued unless there is a valid reason (eg. studying in country). Unfortunately we cannot assist in obtaining visas for long stays due to individual country visa requirements.

Safety

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.