Contrasts of Alsace and The Vosges Walk

Meals

Continental breakfasts and 6 evening meals

Travel

British Airways Heathrow to Basel 08:35/11:10 then rail Basel St Louis to Colmar 13:23/14:00 then transfer to hotel 15 minutes. Return: Transfer to station 15 minutes then rail Colmar to Basel St Louis 13:26/14:01 then British Airways Basel to Heathrow 18:40/19:20.

Single Supplement

Add 378 single supplement.

Accommodation

Abbaye d'Alspach (3 star)
The famly run Abbaye d'Alspach is located on the Alsace Wine Route in the heart of the medieval town of Kientzheim. This former 11th century convent has been beautifully refurbished with modern yet traditional rooms. The hotel also benefits from a sauna (pay locally), bar and lounge, and a shady garden. Please note that the rooms at the Abbaye d'Alspach only have double beds or Austrian style twins.

Hotel de la Tour (3 star)
Hotel de la Tour was once a former winery and is located in the heart of Ribeauvills medieval centre. The 31 unique rooms are comfortable and well equipped. There is a variety of restaurants close by where you can sample the delights of the Alsatian cuisine.

Hotel Clos des Sources (3 star)
Opened in 1929 and situated in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Park, the Clos des Sources Hotel Spa is conveniently located in the centre of the small village of Thannenkirch. Recently renovated, the hotel's rooms are presented in the style of a chalet and are decorated in a rustic-chic fashion using natural materials. The high quality restaurant provides traditional Alsatian cuisine as well as other French inspired dishes and breakfast is a well-stocked continental style buffet. Of particular note for guests is the impressive swimming pool and spa, recently completed, which offers such things as hot-tub, steam room and saunas, as well as a range of additional treatments at extra cost. Note: there are no twin-bedded rooms at this hotel however 'Austrian Twins' can be created - 2 separate mattresses and covers in the same king size bed frame.

Hotel Les Alisiers (3 star)
Sitting on a hillside overlooking the village of Lapoutroie is the small, modern Hotel Les Alisiers. Thanks to the enviable location, the impressive restaurant and several of the rooms offer panoramic views of the surrounding hills and countryside. Once a farm, the hotel was recently renovated and now has the feel of an up market chalet with each room furnished in a warm traditional style with lots of wood. Hosts Caroline and Mathias offer a friendly welcome and their restaurant provides a fine selection of contemporary regional cuisine from its ever changing menu as well as an excellent wine list.

Book with Confidence

• Low Deposit

  Headwater requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.