In the Villé Valley, every step counts. Adopt a gentle, respectful, and nature-friendly mode of transport.
Coming without my car
Access from the nearest train station
The nearest train station is Sélestat, located 16 km from Villé.
From Sélestat, several options are available to reach the Villé Valley without using a personal car:
- Take bus line 510 which serves certain municipalities in the Villé valley;
- Take advantage of Elsa on-demand transport;
- Using a vehicle in Citiz car sharing (stations are available in Sélestat as well as in Bassemberg);
Use carpooling for direct journeys to the Villé valley.
Check the timetable for bus line 510:
Elsa's on-demand transport
The PETR Alsace Centrale offers you the ELSA transport network . The aim is to support users in all their journeys within one of the 52 municipalities of Alsace Centrale, whether they are daily, regular or occasional.
Citiz car sharing
The Citiz network offers self-service cars, by the hour or by the day, with billing based on usage (hours + kilometers). This car-sharing service provides a flexible alternative for getting around the valley when public transport isn't sufficient.
The nearest stations are:
- In Bassemberg, 1 station: Community of Communes;
- In Sélestat, 3 stations: train station, humanist library and Poincaré;
- In Châtenois, 1 station: town hall.
Carpooling
For arrivals or intercity travel, consider carpooling via BlaBlaCar (or other platforms). This allows you to share the journey, reduce costs, and lower your carbon footprint. You can offer your ride to Villé or search for drivers heading towards the valley.
Consult the responsible traveler's charter:
Local sustainable mobility options
The Villé Valley invites you to explore at a leisurely pace, on foot or by bicycle. These modes of transport are perfect for discovering the Villé Valley at your own rhythm and while minimizing motorized traffic.
The hike
Numerous marked hiking trails and paths allow you to fully immerse yourself in nature without needing a car. The Villé Valley boasts over 350 km of marked hiking trails maintained by the Vosges Club. These varied routes lead you through tranquil forests, along ridges offering stunning views, through charming villages, and through a rich natural and cultural heritage.
Several hiking loops are accessible directly from the villages, with difficulty levels suitable for everyone: from family walks to long hikes.
The Office offers for sale a hiking guide as well as IGN maps.
Consult the responsible hiker's charter:
By bike
Depending on the municipality, cycle paths or shared paths connect villages and offer scenic routes. Take advantage of our electric bike rentals , which make even the hills pleasant and accessible.
The Office offers various maps of cycling routes (Alsace by bike, cross-border cycle path, Central Alsace by bike) as well as a support for sale intended for mountain bikers.
The Alsace à vélo website presents all the routes in Alsace as well as various practical information for cyclists and mountain bikers.
Preserving fragile environments
The Villé Valley is home to an important Natura 2000 site: " Villé Valley and Ried de la Schernetz " . It covers approximately 2,068 hectares, including 1,150 hectares of forest and 918 hectares of agricultural land, and extends across 18 municipalities. This site supports 25 habitat types of European interest, 14 animal species of European interest, and 1 plant species of European interest.
Natura 2000 targets species and natural habitats that are particularly threatened and of high conservation value in Europe. The presence of these species and habitats is an indicator of healthy ecosystems and thus supports a multitude of other animal and plant species (sometimes protected and/or listed on the Red List of Threatened Species, even if they are not classified as being of European interest). Protecting these species and habitats of European interest effectively protects the overall diversity of ecosystems and their inhabitants.
Consult the guide to fragile environments:
Sorting of waste
During your stay in the Villé Valley, we encourage you to help preserve our environment by following the recycling guidelines of the Central Alsace Waste Management Authority (SMICTOM). Packaging and paper should be placed in the designated bins, while glass should be taken to the appropriate collection points. Food scraps can be deposited in the bio-waste collection points located throughout the area. Non-recyclable waste should be disposed of with regular household garbage. For bulky or specialized items, local waste disposal centers are available. Thank you for your cooperation: every little bit helps preserve the beauty and quality of life in our valley.
Link to the Smictom website: https://www.smictom-alsacecentrale.fr/consignes-de-tri/
Consult the waste sorting guide: