Ramble through the Kaysersberg Valley and enjoy its characteristic sights, smells and tastes. Above all give yourself the pleasure of sampling the local cuisine.
Level : The walks are suitable for anyone in reasonable physical condition. Possible all the year round.
Length of walks : 12 to 20 km per stage or 4 to 6½ hours walking per day - from 500-800 metres change in level.
Equipment needed : Good walking shoes (avoid new shoes), rain protection, small back pack for your daily needs.
Included :
- 4 nights in
or star hotels, breakfast included - 2 gourmet dinners, 1 dinner (drinks not included) and 1 dinner not included in the price
- picnics meal on walking days
- wine tasting and cellar visit and a munster cheese tasting or distillery visit or visit to the Eaux de Vie museum
- 1 itinerary (see example) available at your first hotel with technical information and a detailed 1:25000 map
- transfer to your first hotel from the nearest station OR car park
- baggage transfers between hotels
- taxes
- booking service
Sample itinerary : Planned around dates convenient to you subject to availability at the hotels. In all cases the organisers will contact you before your arrival to confirm your choices.
Day 1 : Welcome in Kaysersberg, mediaeval city dominated by the imposing imperial castle, or at Kientzheim, ancient fortified town surrounded by ramparts in the middle of the vineyards. Wine tasting at the Cave Vinicole de Kientzheim.
Day 2 : Saint Alexis, the green village, and Lapoutroie, renowned for its 'eaux de vie' and munster cheese. Visit to a cheese maker.
Day 3 : Orbey by way of the Tête des Faux and the impressive Lac Blanc, surrounded by glacial cliffs.
Day 4 : Labaroche, the 'pays Welche', the most extensive mountain village in France.
Day 5 : Leave after breakfast.
2008 tariffs : €425 per person for double room with bath/shower and wc (€505 single occupancy, €397 triple occupancy)
Additional nights : contact us
Other possibilities (contact us) :
- gourmet dinner containing wild game possible between on May 15 and February 15 (to specify on the reservation)
- group walking holidays
- walking for those with reduced mobility
- guided walking tours (all or part)
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