Tour d’Alsace

This region is not only geo-politically important with exquisite culinary heritage, but it also has a long cycling history reflected in the Tour de France 2019 Stages 5 & 6 held here.

Distance (KM)

Elevation (M)

Days Riding

This route offers plenty of flexibility and isn’t limited to the example shown here. There are many different ways to do this journey, and we can adapt it to your requirements. The options are endless, what you’ll find below is simply a typical itinerary.

Tour d’Alsace Itinerary

Day 1 – Travel day and warm-up loop

Distance: 52km

Elevation: 650m

We arrive at Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport and exit onto the French side of the airport, where pie staff will meet everyone before we transfer to the hotel in Durbach. We’ll have a chance to meet the rest of the pie crew over lunch before having a briefing and getting out on our bikes for a few hours in the afternoon, depending on flight times. The warm-up loop will take the riders out into the rural countryside, passing through vineyards and orchards. There are several hilltop Schloss (castles) to be admired along the journey.

Day 2 – Durbach to Freiburg

Distance: 141km

Elevation: 1700m

We head south from Durbach to Schloss Reinach, set in a tiny village 15km to the south west of Freiburg im Breisgau. Along the way, we tackle Schafersfeld Pass, a cheeky 5k climb of 9%; Hallener Hoh,e suitable for all with a height gain of just 500m over 18k; and Thurner with a 3% climb over 18k.

‘Simply the best. Brilliant routes, charming support staff, knowledgeable guides, great coffee stops, good lunches, spot on hotels.’ – Tim, Badgers

Day 3

Distance: 129km

Elevation: 1600m

Today is the day we leave the hills of Germany to cross the flat lands between Germany and France, and make our way across the Rhine to the Tour de France climbs in the Vosges National Park. The Grand Ballon, a Stage 6, Cat 3, Tour de France climb, beckons at just 1325m.

Day 4

Distance 124km

Elevation: 550m ascent

Our last day riding and the focus is on the Route des Vins, and more Tour de France climbs for any cyclists who think they need more punishment. Le Petit Ballon at 1163m is another spectacular climb along with the Côte des Cinq Chateaux. We finish the Tour d’Alsace in the medieval village of Obernai, where we toast our celebrations over a well-earned meal.

Day 5 – Travel home

Today is a free day to enjoy all the historic village of Obernai has to offer before your return flight back to the UK.

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   Sarah Bower 
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   Greg Martin 
 16/09/2026
 
 
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accommodating, feeding and moving over 30 people on a daily basis is no easy task and they do it very well! Kudos to Paul and team.
  
 
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   James Purves 
 16/09/2026
 
 
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   Richard Plaistowe 
 05/09/2026
 
 
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   Daniel Osmer 
 27/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've just completed my second 4-day group ride managed by pie. Again, it was a fantastic experience. The 3 person pie team - a trip co-ordinator, ride guide, and on-bike medic - were all top professionals as well as great fun. It was another great trip which the whole team enjoyed. I highly recommend pie.
  
 
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   Michael Taylor 
 24/07/2026
 
 
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Whether Medical, Portering, Providing Food (paying attention to dietary requirements) and Drink (morning coffee, regular rehydration electrolyte tabs, soft drinks at lunch, alcoholic beverages at the end of the day - if you like that sort of thing), excellent hotels & restaurants, - all needs catered for.

Staff - highly sympathetic & empathetic - who convert a steep hill into a mere undulation. All staff  were immaculately turned out in identical uniforms.

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Overall - excellent management throughout, with high empathy and support for all participants (including a cat!!).
  
 
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   John Pocock 
 23/07/2026
 
 
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Of us 8 riders who did the whole 260 mile trip, we have all gone away absolutely delighted with the achievement AND the organisation provided by yourselves.
  
 
  
  
 
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