Ciclovacanza 2011.Alsazia: 6° giorno Niederbronne-Wissembourg

In the sixth and final stage of the 2011 cycling tour, the road takes us to Wissembourg, traversing the last foothills of the Vosges. We cross the battlefields of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, passing under the famous bronze monument depicting the Prussian lion trampling on French flags. The theme of war permeates this part of the itinerary and culminates in a guided visit to the fortress of Shoenenburg. Wissembourg is reached quickly via a rolling plateau that requires one last effort before plunging down the beautiful final descent into the city, the last destination of this lovely cycling tour.