Villages & Vineyards of Alsace

• 6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3 star hotels
• All breakfast and 5 evening meals
• Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
• GPS Route directions and maps
• Luggage transfers between hotels
• Walking transfer
• Train journey from Barr to Colmar

In Alsace, the summers are comfortable and partly cloudy which makes it ideal for cycling. The winters are very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from -0°C to 25°C and is rarely below -7°C or above 31°C. The hottest month is July with daily average temperatures being around 24°C

Activity Level: 2 (Moderate)Average daily distance: 18km No. of days walking: 5Terrain and route: The route takes you through quiet country lanes, through vineyards on well marked paths and sleepy villages. This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to walk independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodations, provide you with a map and GPS route directions so that you can walk at your own pace, while your bags are transported from one hotel to the next. A local agent will be on call throughout the trip should you need. Where possible we stick to paths and quiet tracks to make the journey as pleasant as possible, however, on occasion we have to use busier routes. As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The routes directions contain an emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the local agent is normally able to dispatch a taxi. They may wish to charge for this service. FamiliesSelf-guided walking holidays are a perfect option for families as they offer the freedom for you to take your holiday at your own pace. You can stop as and when you want and need, at the cafes and restaurants that suit your family and the sites that interest you. We have suggested the minimum age for this trip is 8yrs as we feel they will be able to walk and complete the route. This is a guide only and as it is self-guided and you will be leading your own family we will ultimately leave this decision up to you. The daily distances are all published in the trip notes along with a description of each day's walking so you have a good idea of what to expect. However, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our experts. The principle idea is that these holidays can be as flexible as you like, with logistical support but no group or leader to dictate the daily activities. Please bear in mind the weather when choosing to book, temperatures can be very high in the middle of summer . We therefore recommend going either earlier or later on in the season if you have young children.