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    Cycling in Grand Est: Routes, Maps & Travel Tips

    8Tours
    24Stages
    2,367 kmTotal Distance
    18,211 mTotal Elevation

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    8Tours
    24Stages
    2,367 kmTotal distance
    18,211 mTotal elevation gain
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    Tours in Grand Est

    8 tours · 2,367 km · 18,211 m
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    3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel

    Multi-day tour
    4 Days · 144 km · 725 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Hard · Mixed (25-50% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route

    Multi-day tour
    8 Days · 364 km · 2,915 mLondon → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Freiburg to Ribeauvillé Cycling Tour: 2 Days through Kaiserstuhl & Alsace

    Multi-day tour
    2 Days · 153 km · 918 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

    Multi-day tour
    4 Days · 283 km · 3,852 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Freiburg, Alsace & Vosges Cycling Tour: 3 Days via Munster, Markstein & Thann

    Multi-day tour
    3 Days · 244 km · 3,188 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Freiburg - Colmar Cycling Loop: 5 Days through Alsace, Kaiserstuhl and the Black Forest

    Multi-day tour
    5 Days · 126 km · 786 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / E-Bike

    Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest

    Multi-day tour
    7 Days · 103 km · 291 mLyon → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Paris to Freiburg Bike Tour: Five Days Through Champagne, Lorraine, the Vosges and Alsace

    Multi-day tour
    5 Days · 474 km · 2,746 mParis → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Region overview

    Tours

    8

    Stages

    24

    Total distance

    2,367 km

    Total elevation gain

    18,211 m

    Country

    France

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    Quick facts

    Terrain

    65% Hills, 20% Flat, 15% Mountains

    Best months

    June, July, August, September

    Surfaces

    5% Mixed, 20% Mostly Tarmac, 75% Tarmac

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    Quiet

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    Top highlights in Grand Est

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    • Krokodil

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    • Ludwigshöhe

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    • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse

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    • Kanonenplatz

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      Scenic View
    • Monument des Anciens de Tambow

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      History
    • Granit Bleu de Vire

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      Culture
    • Guillaume Tell

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      Culture
    • Les Mulhousiens

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    • Memorial

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    • La Kunsthalle - Centre d'art contemporain

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    • Musée Historique de Mulhouse

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    Top Tours in Grand Est

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    • 3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel

      4 days

      469 km

    • London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route

      8 days

      965 km

    • Freiburg to Ribeauvillé Cycling Tour: 2 Days through Kaiserstuhl & Alsace

      2 days

      153 km

    • Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

      4 days

      283 km

    • Freiburg, Alsace & Vosges Cycling Tour: 3 Days via Munster, Markstein & Thann

      3 days

      244 km

    • Freiburg - Colmar Cycling Loop: 5 Days through Alsace, Kaiserstuhl and the Black Forest

      5 days

      315 km

    • Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest

      7 days

      535 km

    • Freiburg to Nice by Bike: Alpine Crossing via Grand-Saint-Bernard and Col de la Lombarde

      8 days

      783 km

    • Paris to Freiburg Bike Tour: Five Days Through Champagne, Lorraine, the Vosges and Alsace

      5 days

      528 km

    • Cycling from Freiburg to Bamberg: A Bikepacking Route through the Black Forest, Neckar Valley, Swabian Alb and Franconia

      5 days

      418 km

    Day rides from Grand Est

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    • Day 4: Saint-Die-des-Vosges → Freiburg

      1 day

      99 km

    • Day 3: Toul → Saint-Die-des-Vosges

      1 day

      106 km

    • Day 2: Châlons-en-Champagne → Toul

      1 day

      140 km

    • Day 1: Trilport → Châlons-en-Champagne

      1 day

      130 km

    The Curated List

    Frequently Asked Questions

    These routes are recommended for their scenic beauty, cultural significance, and well-maintained cycling infrastructure. Whether you're looking for challenging mountain passes or gentle valley rides, Grand Est offers diverse terrain for all skill levels.


    The best time for cycling in Grand Est typically depends on altitude and weather patterns. Generally, late spring through early autumn (May-September) offers the most favorable conditions for multi-day bike tours. Check individual route details for optimal timing.


    Yes! Grand Est offers cycling routes for all experience levels. Look for tours with lower daily distances (under 60km) and minimal elevation gain. Many valley routes and bike paths provide excellent beginner-friendly options.


    Cycling tours in Grand Est range from easy valley rides to challenging alpine adventures. Check each tour's elevation profile, daily distance, and difficulty rating for guidance.


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