HIKING AMONG SOFT HILLS IN ALSATIA
Around 40 millions and 20 millions years ago mountains between the present French Vosges and German Black Forest collapsed creating a series of faults.
The hills where alsatian wineyards grow lie right on the breaking area between the plain of the river Rhine and the rest of the Vosges mountain chain.
The erosion in this area has revealed rocks which accumulated and deposited in that geological period creating extremely different soils and thus extremely different wines depending on the specific hill….. Kaefferkopf, Brand, to mention a few.The troubled history of Alsatia region has forged his cultural, linguistic and culinary identity from both France and Germany, creating unique customs and traditions and language, having their origins in fact from both nations, though keeping its identity.
Alsatia will enchant you for its medieval villages where timber-frame houses , now colourful, seem to come from a fairy tale; for its soft hills surrounding villages and completely grown with vineyards.
Alsatia symbol is not only the heart but also storks, which in spring fly over villages and hills and rest on chimneys and towers.
Technical details
2nd day
difference in elevation: 280 m
Lenght:11 km
altitude: 237 – 381 m slm
3rd day
difference in elevation: 410 m
Lenght: 11 km
altitude: 242 – 528 m slm
Description
Difficulty level of both hikings is medium, among hills covered with vineyards or in the nearby forest; they are residential hiking.
Slow tourism will allow us to discover this wonderful region and its magic soils and savours which I am sure will enchant you …. choucroute, bouchée à la Reine, quiche lorraine, Kugelhopf, bretzel, tarte flambé, Muster cheese… to mention a few and tempt you!
Suggested overnight stay in a typical wood-frame house, aparts including single beds and shared bathroom. In case you need a different accommodation please see booking or airbn website.
Difficulty level MEDIUM/EASY
Excursion suitable for adults and teens in good health and physical fitting conditions, used to walk in mountains, considering difference in level and lenght.
Excursion is not suitable for people suffering from heart, respiratory, postural diseases or being overweight; not suitable to people just having been surged.
Please, inform the Guide about any important disease worth to be communicated and which could create inconviniences or problems during the excursion.
Dogs not allowed in the suggested apartments.
Responsible tourism
The excursions I offer also aim at supporting local economic activities and at living unique experiences closely in touch with and with respect to people and places.
That’s why they often include tasting experiences and/or chance to buy local products directly from producers, mainly small local activities working hard and with passion to keep traditions alive;
That’s why groups I accompany are usually small … in order to meet and live local people and enter their lives and the calmness of the place on tiptoes.
The Cape Town Declaration in 2002 recognises that Responsible Tourism takes a variety of forms, it is characterised by travel and tourism which:
- minimises negative economic, environmental and social impacts;
- generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry;
- involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life changes;
- makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world’s diversity;
- provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues;
- provide access for people with disabilities and the disadvantaged;
- is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.
FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME TO BE DEFINED
1st Day
Meeting point in Eguisheim.
Car sharing on request according to availability. Please contact the Guide before applying in case you need to share car.
Tarte flambée tasting.
Hiking in the vineyards or CV2 car excursion among hills and vineyards;
Accommodation and typical dinner.
2nd Day
Excursion among vineyards and forests from Turckheim to Katzenthal;
Packed lunch among vineyards including local products.
Wine tasting in a local vinery.
Dinner in a typical restaurant.
3°rd Day
Excursion among forests, ancient castles and vineyards around Ribeauvillé.
Wine tasting in a local vinery.
Dinner in a typical restaurant in town.
4th Day
Visit to Haut-Koenigsburg castle.
Lunch and end of the tour.
ATTENTION: Programme, activities and itinerary could vary according to final programme and weather conditions. The travel to Alsace is confirmed even in casa of bad weather conditions when safety of participants is guaranteed.
HIKING GUIDE FEE
Adults : € 220 prima del 22 marzo 24: € 250 dopo il 22 marzo 24;
€ 200 for participants at the Christmas Hiking 2023
LADIES’ DAY REDUCTION: valid only on orders sent on March 8th by ladies at the same time as the payment; only for ladies.
No payment, no reduction.
Inclusions: Hiking Guide fee – AIGAE LO639 during the stay; liability insurance only during hikings; logistics and language help; guide’s expenses
Exclusions: any lunch and break; any transport to the meeting point; food and accommodation; injury insurance for the participants; baggage, medical and cancellation insurance which we advise to buy; local transports; any service not included in the item “inclusions”.
It is suggested to buy an insurance for injuries, baggage and medical and cancellation of travel as amount paid cannot be refunded after 22nd March 23.
EXTRA COSTS
- € 180 per person, 3 nights, breakfast NOT INCLUDED; accommodation in suggested apartments including single beds; possible extra bed in the dining room; shared bathroom; kitchen use; towels, bed linen; final cleaning.
- € 160 per person sleeping in the dining room on the sofa bed in suggested aprts;
- Breakfast, Dinner and lunch (according to chioice during the stay in different restaurants); approximately 30 euro per dinner and 15 euros per lunch per person;
- € 240 per car to be shared among passangers (according to viamichelin website), including highway costs.
- € 12 entrance to Haut-Koenigsburg castle;
- Train (approximately 200 euros per a persona round trip); Plese, check logistics with the Guide before applying.
Reservation and payment of guide fee required within 22nd March 2024 on the chart in website www.trekandtaste.it
e-mail sabrina@trekandtaste.it
mobile +39 347 04 05 703.
Please contact the Guide for more details.
In caseyou need different accommodation, please visit booking or airbnb websites.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 3
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15
Minimum number of participants is required to confirm the tour.
Participation to the excursions implies unconditioned acceptance of the rules available on my website www.trekandtaste.it.
CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT
The excursion cannot be cancelled after 22nd march 24. In case of bad weather conditions activities and programme may vary to guarantee safety of participants.
Accommodation costs in the suggested aparts are not refundable after 22nd march 24.
In case of cancellation by the participants after 22nd March 2024, both Guide fee and hotel costs will not be refunded unless covered by a third part.
INJURY INSURANCE FOR TREKKERS
Participation fee only includes liability insurance; no injury insurance coverage is provided to Participants to the excursion. It is advisable to take out a suitable injury insurance.
EIC Organization offer an annual injury insurance which can be activated by the Trip&Trek app and amounting to 10 euros per year, per person. The insurance is valid 1 year whenever you participate to an excursion with and AIGAE Guide. For more details, please contact info@escursioni-italia.it.
ATTENTION: The Guide cannot be hold responsible for accidents occurring when not on trekking excursions in Nature.
Ribeauvillé is about 380 km from Como and it can be reached by private car along Swiss highway to Basel and French highway to the relevant exit. Car sharing from Como on request.
By train, Colmar in Alsace can be easily reached from Como and Milan; connection in Basel. From Colmar bus service to Ribeauvillé is available. Please ask the Guide for more informations.
To book trains, please contact a travel agency or do it on the internet.
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- Trekking shoes, waterproof and with gripping soles to walk safely on any terrain and in any season;
- Backpack for 1 day (20 to 30 l.) including water and food supplies, beverages, spare clothes, and personal belongings;
- Packed lunch to be bought on site;
- Dress in layers (technical underwear, t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, softshell); rain ponchio in case of unstable weather;
- Sunglasses;
Please contact the Guide in case of doubt.
ATTENTION: trekkers not adequately equipped will not be allowed to participate to the excursions.
ACCORDING TO RULES IN FORCE ON THE DAYS OF THE EXCURSIONS