Yacht charter in Alsace & Ardennes

A short, concentrated week built around one remarkable structure. Check the inclined plane's hours before each day — it is the pinch point of the whole route.

1. 1

   Lutzelbourg

   Handover and briefing in the gorge; a short run to settle in.

2. 2

   Arzviller inclined plane

   Up the 108-metre slope, then the summit tunnels.

3. 3

   Niderviller or Gondrexange

   The summit level and the lakes beside it.

4. 4

   Turn point

   Most crews turn here rather than pressing on toward Nancy.

5. 5

   Back down the plane to Saverne

   Down the slope, then through the gorge.

6. 6

   Saverne

   Moored in front of the château; the rose garden and the town.

7. 7

   Lutzelbourg

   Short run back for the morning handover.

The other direction: downhill through locks toward the Rhine plain, with a World Heritage city at the end. More locks, less drama, and a proper destination.

1. 1

   Saverne

   Handover at the château quay; east through the first locks.

2. 2

   Waltenheim or Hochfelden

   Down the Zorn valley; the locks come steadily.

3. 3

   Hochfelden to Souffelweyersheim

   Out of the hills and onto the plain.

4. 4

   Strasbourg

   Into the city basin; the old town is a short walk.

5. 5

   Strasbourg, second day

   The cathedral and Petite France deserve a full day.

6. 6

   Back west

   Uphill now, so allow more time than the way down.

7. 7

   Saverne

   Final locks for handover.