Walking Tours in france

*  One of France’s best-kept secrets – right off the tourist trail
*  Easy walking through vineyards, ancient oak forest and gingerbread villages
bedecked with flowers
*  Romantic castles, Gothic churches, exquisite Riquewihr
*  Great views of the Black Forest, Vosges mountains and their string of stone
castles on panoramic crags
*  Storks, butterflies, orchids, birds of prey

This gentle, relaxed walking route runs in parallel with the central part of the famous Route du Vin, where practically every colorful village has its own vineyard and east-facing ruined castle. There are countless opportunities to taste wines along your way. The Alsacian vignerons are so proud of what they produce that they will insist you sample their whole range, while everyone enjoys a good chat. We find them really hospitable and welcoming.

The walks average three hours a day, taking you on sentiers viticoles (paths via neatly-groomed vineyards) and along pleasant forest tracks. And all along your way, you'll find exquisitely preserved villages, dominated from the heights by their own feudal castles, usually only one to 2 miles apart. Geraniums spill from window boxes and balconies, and the half-timbered buildings can be plastered in pastel colors, bright blue, apricot or red.

All our hotels are family-run and pride themselves on their warm welcome. We arrange for you to have dinner at the hotel or at a nearby restaurant.