Curving Paradise on the Wine Route
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+49 (0)40 468 992 48 Mo-Fr. 10:00h to 19.00h Alsace & Vosges - Curving paradise on the wine route (M-ID: 2168) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2168-alsace-and-vosges-curving-paradise-on-the-wine-route from €456.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 4 days Fantastic motorcycle routes through the Northern and Southern Vosges, through quaint little villages with ancient half-timbered houses, beautiful wine landscapes, excellent food in a great ambience. This combination makes the motorcyclist's heart beat Moselle spring. At noon return via La Bresse, the Col de la faster! Our base hotel is located in Riquewihr, a small wine Gorge and Orbey back to Riquewihr to the hotel. town on the Alsace Wine Route near the "Hochkönigsburg". From here we start on our stay days to beautiful winding 4th day: Along the wine road Le Hohwald and Baerenthal on tours in the Southern Vosges and over the Route des the way back to Saarland (approx. 320 km) or back to the Crêtes. A glass of wine at a cozy dinner with Alsatian Ruhr area (approx. 560 km) specialties will round off the day. On to feasting and touring After breakfast we will start the journey home together or in the Vosges! individually. Our route takes us across the Vosges mountains back to the Saarland (or back to the Ruhr area Tour schedule: via the motorway. Day 1: From the starting point near Saarbrücken (Germany) Programme, hotel and route changes are reserved! through parts of Lorraine and the Northern Vosges to the Alsatian Wine Route (approx. 320 km) Individual journey to the starting point near Saarbrücken (e.g. the evening before - a hotel can be booked in advance as an option). From here we start via Saverne past the boat lift at Lutzelbourg, via Dabo to the Col du Donon. From there via St. Marie Aux Mines to our base hotel on the Alsatian wine route to Riquewihr. Dinner and overnight stay in Riquewihr. Day 2: Via the "Route des Crêtes" to the Grand Ballon and Ballon d'Alsace, France (approx. 325 km) Today, a day trip on the most beautiful routes of the South Vosges is scheduled. From the Grand Ballon over the Ballon d'Alcace to Lac Gerardmer and from here over the Col du Bonhomme back to our base hotel. Day 3: Ht. Königsbourg, Moselle spring and La Bresse in the southern Vosges (approx. 325 km) First a short climb up to Ht.Königsbourg before the tourists besiege everything there. Then again into the southern Vosges direction Guebwiller. Here past a stork farm to the 25.09.2021 Alsace & Vosges - Curving paradise on the wine route - MOTOURISMO -- 1 Category Motorcycle Tour Terrain Onroad Vehicle your own motorcycle Tourguide / Coach yes (guided) Accommodation Hotel / B&B or similar 3 star hotel Flight to / from no, not incl. Support vehicle (luggage/service) no Customer payment protection yes * PRICING Minimal without optional extras, see pricing Pricing per rider in double room €456.00 per pillion passinger in a double room €456.00 per single room (surcharge) €108.00 - Additional nights before and after the tour can be booked on request at a hotel in the Saarbrücken area (St. Ingbert): Extra night before the tour (15 - 16 June 2021): per person in half double room €55.00 Extra night before the tour (15 - 16 June 2021): per person in single room €65.00 Extra night after the tour (19 - 20 June 2021): per person in half double room €45.00 Extra night after the tour (19 - 20 June 2021): per person in single room €55.00 Features 3 x overnight stay in a 3*** hotel in Riquewiehr (with swimming pool & lift) 3 x extensive European breakfast buffet 3 x 3-course dinner in a rustic restaurant just a few minutes walk from the hotel in the historic centre of Riquewihr. Parking of motorcycles (or trailers) directly at the hotel 4 x elaborated day tours during the trip with at least 2 tour guides 8-10 motorcycles per tour guide Route plans Travel insurance certificate Reminder T-shirt 25.09.2021 Alsace & Vosges - Curving paradise on the wine route - MOTOURISMO -- 2 Not included features Organization of parking and parking spaces for cars and trailers at the hotels or on guarded parking lots Everything not listed under benefits More details Total kilometres: from/to Saarbrücken approx. 1,200 km. The kilometre indications are "approximately kilometres according to our route planning", a deviation is not excluded. Daily stages on the spot: about 280 - 340 km. We recommend an overnight stay for the outward and possibly also for the return journey. Road condition: Well developed roads, in the Vosges mountains the roads are sometimes very narrow and winding. The asphalt is very coarse and "eats" the tyre tread. Little traffic on our routes and secondary roads. Riding skills: The motorcycle should be safely controlled on winding roads. This tour is not suitable for beginners or re-starters. Climate: Central European temperatures, sometimes cool at high altitudes. Special features: On this trip our starting point is in the Saarbrücken area. Those who live in the immediate vicinity will get there directly in the morning. For those who live further away we recommend an overnight stay in advance. This overnight stay can be booked optionally (see travel prices). We ride as small country roads and side roads as possible during the tours. Our base hotel is located in France right at the gates of "Riquewihr" on the wine route in Alsace. It is only a few minutes' walk from the beautiful old town centre with its half- timbered houses and small wine bars and is an absolute invitation to stroll around after dinner. Free parking for motorcycles in the hotel car park. This tour is particularly recommended to connoisseurs and gourmets of Alsatian cuisine. Entry requirements and medical information: The entry and vaccination regulations for the destination and transit country corresponding to the citizenship of the individual travellers apply. The regulations applicable to German citizens can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office. Minimum number of participants: 10 persons On this tour we have a basic hotel without luggage transport. A good sufficient tire (enough profile for indicated KM) is necessary for the journey! Any tolls or parking fees that may be incurred, as well as entrance fees, must be paid by the respective traveler. ATTENTION: Environmental sticker requirement in France: Since the beginning of 2017, an environmental sticker requirement (Crit'Air Vignette) has also applied to foreign vehicles in some large cities and the surrounding area. The introduction of a low emission zone is planned in the near future in other cities as well. Information under the following link: www.crit-air.fr -- On this trip the environmental sticker is NOT required ! We strongly recommend a foreign car and health insurance and travel cancellation insurance Level of difficulty: 3 (of 5) Medium to demanding tour! Condition & secure control of the motorcycle are required! Not suitable for beginners and re-starters! INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONA PANDEMIC AND OUR TRIPS In the course of past and current events we have adapted our cancellation conditions for you. If you are not able to start your trip at the time of travel due to the valid restrictions regarding Covid-19 (Corona Virus), you can cancel your trip free of charge up to 7 days before the start, contrary to our terms and conditions. Reasons for shortened cancellation conditions: - if you live in a "classified risk area" and are subject to the prohibition of accommodation in the travel area and/or would have to go into quarantine for permission to travel there. 25.09.2021 Alsace & Vosges - Curving paradise on the wine route - MOTOURISMO -- 3 - if you are not allowed to leave home due to Corona restrictions and/or would have to go into quarantine for permission If the travel area cannot or may not be travelled due to Corona restrictions and/or travel warnings according to the German Foreign Office, the complete trip will be cancelled by us (organizer). Here the current travel law applies due to "unavoidable, extraordinary circumstances" (formerly "force majeure"). 25.09.2021 Alsace & Vosges - Curving paradise on the wine route - MOTOURISMO -- 4.