Gourmet walks in Alsace, or how to combine walking and gastronomy!

My summary

An Alsatian summer staple

It would seem that gourmet walks were originally a concept fromEastern France… Known for many years by parents, recently (or is it just me getting old?!) a fresh, youthful and new wind has blown over this niche.

The concept? Walk, stop along the way for a bite to eat, then walk again, etc. for about 7 to 10km. The stages generally correspond to an aperitif, a starter, a main course, cheese and dessert And that’s just the minimum!

Local products and wines

Well, let’s face it, it’s all about walking around with a goblet around your neck, as there’s wine to drink at every stop and to buy at the end: so plan your afternoon and a driver, although it’s all about drinking in moderation (but in the sun, it hits fast)! Gourmet walks are also an opportunity to showcase local wines and produce.

The prediction zone is, of course, the Alsace Wine Route and its pretty villages: look out for the roadside signs announcing them, and the gourmet walks are innovating (musical, nocturnal, gourmet horseback rides…).

Gourmet walks for all

I was introduced to the gourmet walk 3 years ago in Molsheim, accompanied by a couple of friends and their children. It’s perfectly feasible as a family, but having done the one inObernai (called Promenade Gastronomique du Schenkenberg) last year with friends only, I recommend it without the toddlers!

Two years ago, I was even amazed to discover that there was a European brotherhood of gourmet walks and so I tested the ” Gourmet Trail “of Scherwillerthe capital of Riesling. The promise had been largely kept, a very nice popular festival carried by volunteers, that’s why I intend to return!