Thus, your visit to Alsace's spiritual high place begins stress-free. Your chauffeur drops you at the convent entrance, waits for you or returns to pick you up at the time you choose.
Your chauffeur drops you directly at the entrance, no detours.
You set the time, we adapt.
The price is fixed at booking. No extras.
Available every day, even public holidays.
Every summer, the Mont Sainte-Odile attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and tourists. Access roads and parking lots quickly reach saturation, particularly on weekends and public holidays. The winding road from Barr or Ottrott requires careful driving — which you can delegate. Your Elsass VTC driver knows every bend and handles everything.
From June to September, the convent car park is full by 9am at weekends. However, your chauffeur drops you directly at the entrance. So no wasted time, no stress, no U-turn on forest roads.
The D426 from Barr climbs a series of hairpin bends over 7 km. Moreover, crossovers with tourist coaches are frequent. So letting your chauffeur handle the ascent allows you to arrive serene and already in the spirit of the place.
Your chauffeur waits in the car park or returns at the time you choose. So you explore the convent, the Chapel of Tears, the Pagan Wall and the forest paths at your own pace. Plus, no shuttle or bus schedule constraints.
In one day on hourly hire, you can combine Mont Sainte-Odile with Obernai, Haut-Kœnigsbourg or Champ du Feu. However, one car, one driver, and you enjoy everything without fatigue.
Thus, large families, groups of friends or spiritual delegations travel together in optimal comfort. In addition, young children benefit from a car seat provided on request.
The price is fixed at booking. However, no waiting charge applies on site. Moreover, tolls and fuel are included. So you budget your excursion to the cent before you even leave.
The convent terrace, at 764 m — 180° panoramic view over the Alsace plain, Strasbourg and, on clear days, the Black Forest
Mont Sainte-Odile is the most visited spiritual site in Alsace. Founded in the 7th century by Saint Odile, daughter of the Duke of Alsace Adalric, the convent overlooks the plain at an altitude of 764 meters. official convent website The complete history of this place, laden with 1,300 years of spirituality and pilgrimage, is documented. Every year, more than 300,000 visitors — pilgrims, tourists and hikers — take the winding road to the summit.
However, this popularity has a downside: access is saturated in high season. In addition, the convent car parks have only a few hundred spaces, very insufficient on July and August weekends. So coming with an Elsass VTC private chauffeur from Barr, Obernai, Strasbourg or any other departure point in Alsace is the most serene solution. Moreover, you completely avoid parking restrictions and traffic jams on the D426.
Mont Sainte-Odile is much more than a convent. A full visit can easily take half a day or a full day, depending on your interests. Alsace Tourism Office ranks the site among the 10 must-sees in the region.
— Founded in 690, the convent still houses a community of Augustinian sisters. The chapel contains the sarcophagus of Saint Odile. Free entry.
— Small 11th-century Romanesque chapel, one of the most beautiful in Alsace. Its Byzantine mosaic and contemplative atmosphere are striking.
— Built in 1692, it offers an open view over the Alsace plain. In clear weather, the view extends to Strasbourg and the Black Forest.
— 10 km of cyclopean wall of mysterious origin, dating probably from the 1st century BC. The forest trail along it is accessible from the convent in 20 minutes' walk.
— Several marked GR loops allow you to walk around the mountain. The view from the convent terrace over the Rhine plain is one of the most spectacular in Alsace.
— The convent restaurant serves traditional Alsatian dishes in an exceptional setting. Reservation recommended in high season.
The Pagan Wall — 10 km of cyclopean rampart surrounding the mount, evidence of human occupation 2,000 years old
The path along the Pagan Wall is accessible on foot from the convent car park. In addition, it is doable with family wearing walking shoes — children particularly enjoy the mysterious aspect of the pink Vosges sandstone blocks assembled dry. So plan at least an extra 1h30 if you wish to include this walk in your visit. Moreover, in summer, the Vosges forest offers welcome coolness under the cover of firs and beeches.
Mont Sainte-Odile is located in the commune of Ottrott, 8 km from BarrFrom Strasbourg, count about 45 minutes by road to reach Mont Sainte-Odile. This distance makes it perfectly accessible for a half-day excursion from any town in central Alsace. The access road — the D426 — remains narrow and winding along its last 7 kilometers, with tricky sections during heavy traffic.
Elsass VTC provides transfers from all departure points in the region: hotels in Strasbourg, holiday cottages on the Route des Vins, apartments in Colmar or Sélestat. Our chauffeur-driven service lets you combine Mont Sainte-Odile with other sites in the same day. Obernai in the morning, the Mount in the early afternoon and a tasting at a Barr wine estate at the end of the day: your itinerary can include it all. rental adapts to your pace — you set the schedule, we adapt.
School groups and associations should note that the site may be partially closed during certain retreats or major liturgical celebrations. convent events calendar Before finalizing your program, a consultation is recommended. For groups, early booking with Elsass VTC is advised, especially during peak season.
Thanks to its geographical position, Mont Sainte-Odile serves as an ideal base for exploring the heart of Alsace's wine country. In a full day with Elsass VTC at your disposal, you can include several remarkable stops. Your driver knows the roads, opening hours and parking facilities at each site perfectly.
— 12 km away, the most beautiful medieval town in Bas-Rhin with its ramparts, belfry and market square. Allow 1h30 for a walking visit.
— 20 km away, the only Nazi concentration camp on French soil. Essential memorial site, open all year. Allow at least 2h.
— 8 km away, the capital of Alsatian Riesling with its wine estates, Folie Marco and half-timbered streets. Ideal at the end of the day.
— 25 km away, the highest point of Bas-Rhin at 1,099 m. Exceptional panoramic view over the Vosges and the Alsace plain.
— 3 km away, wine village with two medieval castles, renowned for its Pinot Noir and "Ottrott rouge" cuvée.
— The most visited castle in Alsace, 755 m. Restored by William II, exceptional panoramic view over three countries.
Book your private chauffeur from Barr, Obernai, Strasbourg or any other point in Alsace. Thus, your excursion to Mont Sainte-Odile starts and ends exactly as you wish.
Full day package — Available 7d/7 — Fixed fare guaranteed — Quick response
10 ready-made tours including Mont Sainte-Odile, the Route des Vins and castles.
Arrival at Strasbourg SXB or TGV station? Your chauffeur welcomes you and takes you.
The most visited medieval fortress in Alsace, 30 min from Mont Sainte-Odile.
Memorial site of the only Nazi concentration camp on French soil. 20 km from the Mount.
Ramparts, belfry, six-bucket well. The most picturesque medieval town in Bas-Rhin.
Highest point of Bas-Rhin at 1,099 m, panorama over the Vosges and Alsace.
Private chauffeur from Barr, 8 km from the convent. Transfers and vineyard tours.
Hourly chauffeur to combine Mont Sainte-Odile and several sites in one day.
Book your private chauffeur from Barr, Obernai, Strasbourg or any other point in Alsace. Thus, your excursion to Mont Sainte-Odile starts and ends exactly as you wish.
Full day package — Available 7d/7 — Fixed fare guaranteed — Quick response
From June to September, the convent car park is full by 9 a.m. on weekends. The D426 is narrow and winding over its last 7 kilometres, with frequent encounters with tourist coaches. Your chauffeur drops you off directly at the convent entrance, without losing time or getting stressed.
The chauffeur can wait at the car park or come back at the time you choose. The price is set when you book, with no extra charge for waiting on site. You can explore the convent, the chapels and the Mur Païen at your own pace.
The convent, founded in 690, houses the Saint Odile Chapel and the sarcophagus of Saint Odile. You can also discover the Chapel of Tears, the Chapel of the Cross, the Mur Païen and the panoramic trails. Allow at least 2 hours for a complete visit, and 4 hours if you walk along the Mur Païen.
Yes, using the chauffeur service, you can combine Mont Sainte-Odile with Obernai, Haut-Koenigsbourg or the Champ du Feu. Obernai is 12 km away, Barr is 8 km away and the Champ du Feu is 25 km away. One car and one chauffeur are enough for the day.
Yes, the convent is open every day from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and entry to the convent and the chapels is free. The chauffeur service is available 7 days a week, even on public holidays. The convent restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.