Saint Die des Vosges - Ibis Hotel

Peaceful haven for cyclists in one of France's quiet corners

Roughly equidistant from Strasbourg (96km) and Nancy (84km), Saint Die des Vosges is also a handy 60km from Colmar, with the ride taking you through the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges. The hotel itself is in the centre of Saint Die des Vosges on the banks of the river Meurthe. It's 3-star with free wifi, and an onsite restaurant and bar. There's a small luggage store for bikes and kit, plus management advises bikes can be kept in rooms where space permits. This area is a haven for mountain bikers, but there are also plenty of wonderful (and relatively traffic-free) road routes to explore at your leisure. This is one of France's lesser travelled areas (but for how much longer?)

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