Step into a storybook setting on this small group walking vacation through Alsace, one of France’s most enchanting regions. Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the German border, Alsace is a captivating fusion of French and German heritage, where half-timbered villages, world-class wines, and centuries of history create an unforgettable European walking experience.
Walkers and culture lovers alike will be drawn to the region’s picturesque pastel-colored villages, cobbled streets, and scenic vineyard-covered hills. We follow stretches of the famed Alsace Wine Trail, winding through some of Europe’s most charming landscapes while visiting towering medieval castles, hilltop fortresses, and beautifully preserved towns like Obernai and Ribeauvillé.
This region is a feast for the senses. Enjoy the rich flavors of Alsatian cuisine, a delicious blend of French finesse and hearty German tradition. Think tarte flambée, sausages, and choucroute, paired with crisp Rieslings and Gewürztraminers.
Along the way, we’ll also reflect on more modern chapters of history with visits to WWI and WWII memorials, offering a deeper understanding of Alsace’s unique place in European history.
Whether you’re drawn by the romantic scenery, the culinary delights, or the deep cultural roots, this Alsace walking tour promises a richly rewarding journey through one of France’s most diverse and beautiful regions.
Join our expert guides for an immersive, on-foot experience where history, wine, food, and fairy-tale beauty meet on foot in one of Europe’s most picturesque regions.
Rendezvous in Strasbourg for the short journey to our hotel in the heart of Obernai, one of the loveliest villages in Alsace. Take a stroll before the Welcome Dinner, our first taste of the renowned Alsatian cuisine.
Obernai, Hotel A la Cour d’Alsace
This morning, we follow a charming valley to Boersch, a typical Alsatian fortress community. On the way, we visit a handicraft marquetry studio, and head through vineyards and pastures to Rosheim for lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the 12th-century church before walking back through forests and vineyards.
Obernai, Hotel A la Cour d’Alsace
This morning we visit the mountaintop sanctuary and shrine at Mont Ste-Odile. After a visit, we cross the majestic Vosgienne forest, descending to beautiful Barr for lunch. Our afternoon trail varies between woody hills and vineyards, to Bernardvillé for a wine tasting. We transfer to our hotel in picture-perfect Kaysersberg.
Kaysersberg, Hotel Le Chambard
Bring your camera for our visit to the towering castle of Haut Koenigsbourg, one of Europe’s most important medieval fortresses, with far-reaching views to Germany’s Black Forest. In the afternoon, we discover the ruins of three castles of the Ribeaupierre family.
Kaysersberg, Hotel Le Chambard
After a short transfer, begin the day with a walk into Ribeauvillé and along the celebrated Alsace Route des Vins, through vineyards of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer grapes. After lunch in nearby Riquewihr we take time to explore this pretty village before transferring to Colmar. Our walk around town includes a visit to the famous Isenheim altarpiece in the Unterlinden Museum.
Colmar, La Maison des Têtes
Our final walk takes us to the Vosges Mountains on shaded forest paths, as we make our way to the moving WWI memorial at Le Linge. The battlefield contains numerous black and white crosses marking the final resting place of French and German troops. Lunch in a typical local auberge and an opportunity to taste the Munster cheese before returning to our hotel and our Farewell Dinner.
Colmar, La Maison des Têtes
After breakfast, we provide a courtesy bus transfer to the railway station in Colmar for your onward connections.
