Mountain biking in Alsace | Explore Grand Est

Thrills and mountain biking in Alsace

In Alsace, new challenges and mountain biking go hand in hand! For a day, experience the thrill of riding your trusty all-terrain steed.

If you want to practise your best tricks on your mountain bike, the Lac Blanc Bike Park is the place to go! Here you can enjoy a mountain bike tour, or a downhill run on trails suitable for all levels. The programme includes steep slopes, rocks and roots that will make you lose your pedals!

If you think you've got the hang of mountain biking, treat yourself to a refresher course. After a few reminders of the basic techniques, you'll be able to tackle difficult jumps, tight hairpins and steep descents! All with a view of the superb Vosges mountains... Perfect for combining a love of mountain biking with exceptional panoramas!

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Mountain bike tours for all levels in Alsace

Whatever your age or level of fitness, there's something for everyone in Alsace!

In the heart of the Kaysersberg valley, get on your mountain bike for a sporty descent to Orbey! From the Lac Blanc resort, you'll find a route rich in scenery and challenges. With the help of a qualified instructor and an unfailing appetite for a challenge, you'll be able to descend this impressive vertical drop!

Take the whole family on a mountain bike tour of Alsace. On a classic, tandem or electric mountain bike, enjoy the mountain scenery while you pedal with your nose to the wind in Niederbronn-les-Bains. It's also a good opportunity to stop along the way and explore some of the region's wonders, including Wasenbourg castle and the panoramic tower of Grand Wintersberg!

Alternatively, take the whole family on a mountain bike ride to the Lac Blanc resort. Accompanied by a guide, it's the best way to enjoy the landscapes of the Vosges massif without having to keep an eye on the GPS!

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Discover Alsace's heritage by mountain bike

From the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park to the pretty town of Obernai, set off to discover the cultural and natural wonders of our destination... On your mountain bike, of course!

Saddle up on your electrically-assisted mountain bike and head for Sewen, in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. For half a day (or even the whole day for the bravest!), pedal along on the route of your choice, following pre-set GPS tracks. On the programme: Lake Sewen! Or maybe you'd prefer to head off to Boersch, between the Alsatian vineyards and Mont Sainte-Odile? The promise of a change of scenery!

If you're as keen on mountain biking as you are on nature, head to the Vosges mountains for an unforgettable forestry escapade. After an introduction to forest therapy, hop on your mountain bike for a mountain bike circuit around the village of La Petite-Pierre. It's the perfect way to get out into the fresh air!

Finally, take advantage of an entire holiday dedicated to discovering Alsace by mountain bike! A moment of relaxation awaits you at Morsbronn-les-Bains, in a friendly setting. Your accommodation allows you to hire electric mountain bikes, ideal for exploring Alsace without getting too tired! After the effort, the comfort: sit down in the restaurant of your hotel to taste the tasty Alsatian specialities. Sauerkraut and flammekueche will give you plenty of energy!

: Alsace is located in north-east France, more precisely in the Grand Est region. It is made up of Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin.

The Grand Est region also includes other major destinations such as the Vosges, Lorraine, Champagne, Ardenne and Moselle.

: Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or expert, there are mountain bike routes for all levels in Alsace!

If you're new to mountain biking, we recommend you opt for a short, easy route in the Sundgau, such as the circuit des deux Traubach. You can also try your hand at gravelling on this type of itinerary for all ages!
If you're at an intermediate level, you can try some of the rougher routes. We particularly like the Feldbach loop or the Thalbach valley mountain bike trail! Finally, if you're a real mountain-biking expert, set off from the Col de la Schlucht in Alsace.

: Are you off to Alsace soon? Looking for the best mountain bike routes to follow? Here's our selection of mountain bike routes in Alsace:

- Crossing the Vosges mountains on a mountain bike
Start: Wissembourg
Finish: Saverne

- Mountain biking in the vineyards between Cernay and Thann
Start: Cernay
Finish: Thann

- The Sundgau mountain bike tour
Start: Carspach
Finish: Altkirch

- The cycling circuit from Sélestat to the Col de Fouchy
Start: Sélestat
Finish: Kintzheim

: Wondering whether to choose a road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike for your day out in Alsace? A road bike is first and foremost a bike designed for speed and smooth roads. You can set off for long distances, travelling faster on average than on a mountain bike! Off-road bikes, on the other hand, can be used on rougher routes thanks to their wider wheels. Handy for exploring vineyard paths! Finally, the gravel bike is the perfect mix of the two, with wheels thick enough to cope with slightly bumpy roads, and slightly faster than a mountain bike.

: Worried about getting lost on the Alsace routes? You can hire an instructor for some routes. He or she will guide you on your mountain bike rides, and give you some valuable information about the landscapes around you during your outings.

If you prefer to explore Alsace on your own, you can usually request a GPS with different routes when you hire your mountain bike.