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Alsace hiking tours follow the vine-covered hills of eastern France, where half-timbered villages and the Route des Vins line trails between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine. Walk through the lovely ‘Plus Beaux’ villages like Riquewihr, Eguisheim, Ribeauxfille and Kayersberg. Sample the local riesling, as you pass several well-know domaines. Trips run 5 - 8 days of most fitness levels, graded Easy to Moderate.

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    Walking the Alsace Wine Route

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,475CAD pp
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Here's why Alsace is one of France's most rewarding regions on foot:

  • The Route des Vins d'Alsace runs 105 miles through vineyards, forests & castle-topped hills
  • Fairy-tale villages like Riquewihr and Eguisheimare were the inspiration for Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
  • The Vosges Mountains provide a scenic backdrop
  • Alsace's blend of French and German culture shows up in the food, architecture, and local dialect
  • Trail-side Riesling wine tastings at family-run domaines

Alsace like a local

  • When to go

    May through October, with September and early October coinciding with the grape harvest - a lively time to visit Alsace's wine villages.

  • What the trail is like

    Gentle paths through vineyards and forested foothills of the Vosges, with well-marked trails and modest daily ascent. Easy to Moderate grading throughout.

  • Where you'll stay

    Family-run inns, small hotels and guesthouses in villages along the Route des Vins, including Riquewihr and Eguisheim. Luggage transfers are included every day.

  • What food should I try

    Tarte flambée, choucroute, and Alsace's own Riesling and Gewürztraminer wines - the region's food reflects its French-German heritage.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Most Alsace routes are Easy to Moderate, suiting regular walkers comfortable with 4-9 miles a day through vineyard and forest terrain.

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