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Alsace - cycling

One of France's top cycling destination
Colourful half-timbered villages
Scenic Vosges hills or valley cycling

 
 
 

A beautiful region

The region of Alsace is popular with cyclists in the know, offering attractive scenery as you pass through vineyards and past rivers. With 2500km of cycle routes available in the region, some suggest that it is France's top cycling destination.

Seemingly every village is a beautiful kaleidoscope of colourful half-timbered houses. The scenic Vosges hills await those who want to challenge themselves. The plains between the hills and the river Rhine are ideal for those looking for more gentle cycling along cycle paths and quiet roads. Also, a number of our rides have options to shorten or lengthen the distance to allow for a range of cycling levels.

For 2026, the group in July is for students and others aged 18 - 25.   


 

Pre-arranged routes

Our campsite is located on the edge of one of the region's most attractive villages, Ribeauvillé. There are both indoor and outdoor swimming pools available close to the campsite. 

We travel by luxury coach from the UK. If you prefer, you can fly or drive and meet the group at the campsite. 

Good quality Oak Hall hybrid bikes are available for hire. If you would like to join our cycle rides, please note that we ask everyone to wear a helmet.

We will follow a range of carefully selected routes, which gradually increase in length. With options to extend or shorten most of the rides, the exact length will vary but the first ride is around 15 miles and the last ride is 30 - 50 miles. All the rides are of course optional but by increasing the length of the rides through the week, the groups build up their fitness and you may well be surprised to find how far you can cycle! 
 

Cycling through two countries

Each ride takes us to an interesting location for our lunchtime stop. Our first ride visits the village of Kintzheim, which sits in the plain, with the striking Haut Koenigsbourg chateau towering high above. From Kintzheim, those who wish to challenge themselves can take on the 535m altitude climb to reach the chateau. Most people though will probably opt to take the bus to the chateau and back, before returning to the campsite along the cycle paths through the vineyards. 

Another ride takes us south to the stunning town of Colmar. Part of the town is referred to as 'Petite Venise' (Little Venice) because of its canals and colourful houses.

Our longest ride takes us across the border to the Black Forest region of Germany. We cycle alongside the Rhine before exploring the interesting town of Breisach and then returning into France. 



 
"I was very grateful for the low cost and great value."
Susannah
 
 
 

Choose your pace

On the first day, the team will form groups of people who are happy cycling at a similar speed. Each one will be led by an Oak Hall team member. The first group take everything at a relaxed pace, admiring the scenery, while the fastest group enjoy the chance to test their fitness! With other groups in between as well, the cycling holidays are ideal for everyone looking for an active and refreshing break.

On a free day, there is the option of canoeing, a 2 hour journey along a beautiful river in Alsace. We cycle to the start point, canoe along the river and then the minibus takes us back to the start. The cost for this is £22 (maximum 25 places) and it can be added at the time of booking. There are other activities locally as well for the free day such as walks and the bikes will be available.    
 

An ideal end to each day

At the campsite, we provide the tents and you can bring whatever makes you comfortable for sleeping, such as an airbed (for more information about what to bring, please see the summer section of our FAQs). We generally allocate two people per tent but they are large enough to sleep three people if you would prefer. 

After a day’s cycling we enjoy an energising meal prepared by the Oak Hall team, as well as a Bible talk that is always a highlight. We can then relax and share stories of the day’s cycling or take part in games and activities.
 

Dates/Prices

The cost includes all taxes, return travel by luxury, air-conditioned double deck coach from Folkestone (other coach pick-ups available at Sainsbury's in Otford or Borough Green train station: £16 return. Click here for more details). It also includes camping accommodation and three meals a day while at the campsite.

Bike hire: £78

The deposit is £50 (if booking more than two months in advance) plus single tent supplement, if applicable

Coach timings will be available once the ferry/Eurotunnel schedules have been released.

For details of independent travel, scroll down on this page.

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AL31 - £46818 - 25sView/Book ->
AL35 - £468View/Book ->
Availability Key:
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Full but waiting list available
Place may be available on request
Places still available
A few places still available
 

Independent Travel

If you are travelling independently in both directions, select 'no coach needed' as part of the booking process.

Please note that you will need to arrive at the campsite one day later than the trip start date and leave one day earlier than the trip end date if travelling independently.

Please aim to arrive after the group (click 'View/book' to view the group arrival time, once the ferry crossings have been released).

Please note that we don't make any savings if you travel independently, so we are unable to pass on a discount on the coach price.

If you are travelling independently but someone else in your party will use the Oak Hall coach, please make separate bookings.

Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received an email from Oak Hall confirming your place on this trip.