Le Chambard
Why we like it: Olivier Nasti's five-star hotel in Kaysersberg, with 33 rooms and suites, a spa with an infinity pool and two restaurants, one with two Michelin stars.
Duration2 nights
From ParisTGV to Colmar · about 2 h 20
BaseEguisheim and Hunawihr
Budget€350–550 pp
Best timeMay · Jun · Sep · Oct
Car-freeTrain and e-bike
The plan
The plan, hour by hour
Designed to arrive on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning and return two days later in the afternoon, from April to October, when the bike agencies open without a reservation. Book the three-day bike, both places to stay and lunch at the Winstub du Chambard beforehand.
Day 1
- 110:15TGV to Colmar and bike
From Gare de l'Est. Pick up the bike at Alsa Cyclo Tours, 5 rue du Chasseur: the e-bike costs €40 a day for three to four days. Ask for the routes on the Loopi app.
- 212:00Eguisheim and lunch at the Caveau d'Eguisheim
Half an hour by bike. Baeckeoffe or choucroute on the castle square, open every day. Leave your suitcase at the Hostellerie du Château, a stone's throw away.
- 315:00The rings of Eguisheim and the vines
The full circuit of the rue du Rempart, a tasting in a caveau and, at dusk, the empty village.
Day 2
- 19:30To Kaysersberg via Turckheim
About 20 km through the vineyard. Stroll to the fortified bridge and the castle.
- 212:30Lunch at the Winstub du Chambard
€42 Menu du Terroir at Olivier Nasti's winstub. Book.
- 315:00Riquewihr and the Dolder
About 9 km. The main street, the 1291 Dolder and the vines. Then on to Hunawihr, a few kilometres away, and a night at the Maison d'hôtes Sainte Hune, with a tasting at the house winery.
Day 3
- 110:00Riquewihr in the morning and lunch at La Brendelstub
Return to Riquewihr before the coaches and eat spit-roast ham at the Brendels' grill. Confirm the day when booking.
- 215:00Back to Colmar and TGV
About 15 km among the vines. Return the bike before 17:45 and take the train to Paris.
The central part of the Wine Route, around Colmar, is perfect to cycle: villages a few kilometres from each other, farm tracks among the vines and caveaux for tasting without anyone having to drive. From Paris you reach Colmar by TGV in a little over two hours, hire an e-bike for three days and need no transport again until the train home. The first night you sleep in Eguisheim; the second, at an organic winery in Hunawihr, between Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé.
Where to sleep?
| Accommodation | Where | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Hostellerie du Château | Eguisheim, castle square | First night; free bike storage, no pets |
| Maison d'hôtes Sainte Hune | Hunawihr, at an organic winery | Second night; breakfast included, Accueil Vélo |
| Le Chambard | Kaysersberg, five stars | The special night, with spa (closed January to May 2027) |
And with a car?
If you go by car, add the Haut-Kœnigsbourg castle and the Montagne des Singes, on the same mountain above Sélestat: half a day with children, the monkeys in the morning and the castle in the afternoon.
How much does it cost?
Between €350 and €550 per person with two nights sharing a room, the bike for three days, lunches, dinners and some tastings, excluding the train. If you sleep one night at Le Chambard, it rises quite a lot.
Map
The stops, in order
What to do
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Plan the trip
Alsace Wine Route, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Alsace Wine Route
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Where to stay
Where to stay in Alsace Wine Route
Hostellerie du Château
Why we like it: Ten-room family hotel in a renovated former farmhouse on Eguisheim's castle square, with a bike garage and bike hire opposite.
Maison d'hôtes Sainte Hune
Why we like it: Guesthouse run by an organic winegrower in Hunawihr, between Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé: three bed-and-breakfast rooms and three apartments, with a garden and parking.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Alsace Wine Route
Caveau d'Eguisheim
What to order: the three-meat baeckeoffe (€25) or the five-meat choucroute garnie (€22.50)
Every day · Saturday and Sunday without a midday break · menu in Spanish with QR code
La Winstub du Chambard
What to order: the €42 Menu du Terroir with tarte à l'oignon and Le Chambard's choucroute royale
Every day, from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 19:00 to 21:00 · 45 covers
La Brendelstub
What to order: the spit-roast ham with honey (€29) or the green knepfles with lemon
The website does not publish opening hours · book online or by phone
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Travel light
You are on a bike: bring a small bag or ask the agency about bike delivery for a supplement.
- 2Avoid Mondays
The Eguisheim agency closes that day.
- 3In December, a different getaway
With the Christmas markets the bike is less practical and everything fills up.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you do the Alsace Wine Route without a car?
Yes, the central part: TGV to Colmar and an e-bike between villages.
How many kilometres do you cycle?
About 7 the first day, about 30 the second and about 15 the third.
Where to sleep?
In Eguisheim the first night and in Hunawihr the second; Le Chambard, in Kaysersberg, for a treat.