Munster is one of the gateways to the Alsatian Vosges — famous for its AOP cheese with its orange rind, its green valleys and its Romanesque abbey church. Your Elsass VTC chauffeur takes you there from Colmar, Strasbourg or Barr so you can discover this authentic terroir without having to cope with the winding Vosges roads.
The maturation cellars and cheese farms of the valley offer tastings and direct sales of Munster AOP. Enjoying the cheese at its source, with a glass of Gewurztraminer, without worrying about the drive back — that is exactly what a private Elsass VTC chauffeur offers.
The RD417 between Colmar and the Schlucht pass follows the Fecht through miles of greenery. The Schlucht pass, the Hohneck and the Grand Ballon are all reachable in a day. These roads demand constant attention — your chauffeur handles it, you enjoy the view.
Munster combines naturally with Colmar and the Wine Route. A day with driver covers the Vosges valley in the morning and the wine villages in the afternoon — a complete Alsatian day.
The Vosges massif around Munster offers long-distance hiking trails (GR5, GR531) and marked mountain-bike routes. Elsass VTC can drop you at the start of a trail and collect you at the finish — without your car staying parked at the pass all day.
The Munster valley attracts families and groups of friends looking for an authentic experience. An electric SUV or premium Elsass VTC vehicle seats up to 4 to 7 people depending on configuration, with hiking luggage or cheese purchases.
Basel-Mulhouse airport (EAP) is about 50 minutes from Munster. Elsass VTC provides airport transfers with real-time flight tracking — ideal for starting a Vosges stay the moment you step off the plane.
Munster is a charming town nestled at the head of the Fecht valley, 20 kilometres west of Colmar. It owes its worldwide fame to its cheese — Munster AOP, one of Europe's oldest soft cheeses, matured in damp cellars since the 7th century. But Munster is also a Romanesque abbey church from the 11th century, a lively weekly market and an ideal base for exploring the Vosges summits.
The town lies in an exceptional landscape: the Munster valley is one of the widest and most accessible in the Alsatian Vosges, with lush meadows, traditional farms and fir forests climbing to the ridges. The Hohneck (1,363 m), the emblematic Vosges summit, can be reached in about 30 minutes from the town centre.
Munster AOP is produced exclusively in the Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Vosges departments. The valley's cheese farms — called chaumes in Alsatian — practice traditional maturing: an orange rind obtained by regular washing with brine, a soft paste and a powerful characteristic smell. Elsass VTC takes you directly to the producers so you can buy the cheese in the best preservation conditions — without worrying about the drive back.
The town of Munster takes its name from the Latin monasterium — it grew around a Benedictine abbey founded in the 7th century. The Saint-Léger Abbey, rebuilt in the 11th century, is one of the best-preserved Romanesque monuments in Haut-Rhin. Its Gothic cloister, carved capitals and medieval frescoes deserve a close look. The Munster museum, housed in former abbey buildings, retraces the history of the town and the cheese.
Munster is the ideal starting point for several high-altitude itineraries. The Schlucht pass (1,139 m), 20 minutes away, links the Munster valley to Lorraine and offers panoramic views over both slopes of the Vosges. The Hohneck (1,363 m), reachable from the pass, is the third highest summit in the Vosges — on a clear day, the Swiss Alps are visible. Elsass VTC drops you at the trailhead and collects you at the agreed time.
The EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse (EAP) is the closest airport to Munster, about 50 minutes away. Strasbourg-Entzheim airport (SXB) is about 65 minutes away. Elsass VTC provides airport transfers with real-time flight tracking — your chauffeur adjusts his departure time to any delays and welcomes you with a name board at baggage claim.
A private hire is the ideal way to explore the Munster valley at your own pace. Your chauffeur remains available for the agreed duration — cheese farms, Vosges passes, valley villages (Soultzbach-les-Bains, Griesbach, Stosswihr) and return to Colmar or Strasbourg in the evening. This option is particularly suited to groups wanting to make the most of their day in the Vosges.
The Munster valley is home to several reception venues and charming gîtes popular for weddings and corporate seminars. Elsass VTC provides event transport — shuttles from Colmar or Strasbourg, late safe return, coordination with the venue on request.
Munster (68140) — Haut-Rhin, Alsace. Weekly market on Saturday mornings. Sauerkraut Festival in September. Cheese Festival in May.
Capital of the Alsatian wines, Petite Venise and Unterlinden museum. Natural combination with a morning in the Munster valley. Full day.
Vosges pass at 1,139 m altitude connecting Alsace to Lorraine. Panoramic view over both slopes, starting point for many hiking trails. Hiking stop.
Third highest summit of the Vosges at 1,363 m. On a clear day, the Swiss Alps are visible. Accessible from the Schlucht pass in a 45-minute walk. Half day.
Most beautiful village in France 2017, Grand Cru vineyards and medieval lanes. Accessible in 30 minutes from Munster via Colmar. 2 to 3 hours of visiting.
Medieval town with intact ramparts, one of the most beautiful villages in Alsace on the Wine Route. 40 minutes from Munster. 2-hour visit.
Forest resort in the heart of the Bas-Rhin Vosges, starting point for the Champ du Feu. Guaranteed change of scenery in the fir forests. Half day.
Book your private chauffeur from Colmar, Strasbourg or Basel. AOP cheeses, Vosges passes and Alsatian villages — your Elsass VTC chauffeur takes care of the rest so you can fully enjoy the valley.
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