Overview
Val d’Ajol - La Petite-Pierre - Obernai, France; Saint-Blasien - Sankt Martin - Cochem, Germany
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Val d’Ajol
- Ride through the Vosges, Black Forest, and Moselle Valley
- Enjoy iconic roads like the Route des Crêtes and Schwarzwaldhochstraße
- Discover charming villages such as Eguisheim and Riquewihr
- Explore historic landmarks including Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle and Lorelei Rock
- Cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers with vineyard views
- Cultural stops, scenic passes, and memorable stays
- 7 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Val d’Ajol
Arrival at the starting point in Val d’Ajol, a charming Vosges village surrounded by nature. Hotel check-in and the first evening of the meeting between participants. Welcome cocktail.
Day 2: Val d’Ajol - Saint-Blasien (250 kilometers / 155.34 miles)
Panoramic route to reach the Vosges Ballon and the Markstein. Discovery of the listed village of Eguisheim, jewel of the Alsace Wine Route, before crossing the German border. Crossing of the Black Forest massif to Saint-Blasien, renowned for its majestic cathedral with an impressive dome.
Day 3: Saint-Blasien - Sankt Martin (260 kilometers / 161.56 miles)
Discovery of the great mountain lakes of the Black Forest, Schluchsee, and Titisee, true natural jewels. Visit the village and waterfall of Triberg, then Hornberg Castle. Ridge road of the Black Forest to the spa town of Baden-Baden, before reaching the wine-growing village of Sankt Martin, in the heart of the German Wine Route.
Day 4: Sankt Martin - Moselle Valley (320 kilometers / 198.84 miles)
Departure toward the Romantic Rhine Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stops at the legendary Lorelei Rock overlooking the river, then in Koblenz, where the Moselle and the Rhine meet at the Deutsches Eck. The route then follows the Moselle Valley to Cochem, a picturesque village dominated by its medieval castle.
Day 5: Moselle Valley - La Petite-Pierre (230 kilometers / 142.92 miles)
Final panoramas of the Moselle before reaching the Saar meander at Orscholz, a spectacular natural site. Discovery of the Völklingen ironworks site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a testament to the region’s industrial past. Arrival in the listed village of La Petite-Pierre, in the heart of the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park.
Day 6: La Petite-Pierre - Obernai (150 kilometers / 93.21 miles)
Varied stage between nature, culture, and heritage. Visit of Haut-Barr Castle, passing through the Donon Pass, the Dabo Rock, and the Lehrer crystal works. Stop at the Struthof camp in Natzwiller, a powerful memorial site, before reaching Obernai via Le Hohwald, a charming mountain village.
Day 7: Obernai - Val d’Ajol (200 kilometers / 124.27 miles)
Final stage through the most beautiful landscapes of Alsace. Passing by Mont Sainte-Odile, then the Castle Route and the famous Haut-Koenigsbourg. Descent via the Alsace Wine Route and the listed village of Riquewihr, before joining the Route des Crêtes for the return to Val d’Ajol. Closing dinner.
Day 8: Val d’Ajol
Departure after breakfast.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- mix of asphalt and off-road
- Bike
- personal or rental bike (Can-Am Spyders or Categories A, B, C, or D models)
- Mileage
- 1410 kilometers / 876.12 miles
- Daily rides
- 150 - 320 kilometers / 93.21 - 198.84 miles
- Riding gear
- not included: helmets, jackets, gloves, etc.
- Meals
- all breakfasts, 1 dinner
What's included
- Motorcycle tour
- 7 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome aperitif and closing dinner
- A Ride in Tours accompanying guide
- Digital travel booklet
- GPX file for GPS or smartphone use
- Hotel parking
- Motorcycle rental for 6 days (depending on your chosen package, including unlimited mileage and insurance)
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Any other meals not included in the trip
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Fuel and tolls
- Equipment (helmets, jackets, gloves, etc.)
- Optional travel insurance
- Bike rental (depending on your chosen package)
- Bike deposit (for rental packages only)
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in three-star hotels.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast, a welcome aperitif, and a closing dinner included in the price.
Getting There
The tour will take place in France and Germany. Villages of Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, and Kaysersberg, Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, Alsace Wine Route, Guebwiller Pass and Ballon d’Alsace, Triberg and Todtnau waterfalls, German camp of Struthof during the Second World War, panoramic roads of the Black Forest, Rhine and Moselle valleys, meanders of the Saar, Völklingen Ironworks Museum, Lorelei Rock, Kob
