I did not disappoint, finishing well ahead of my younger companions. Hiking up the Vosges Mountains seemed a family thing. It was refreshing to see three generations of families out enjoying the beautiful weather. Hiking down was a lot easier. Visit the Munster Tourism Office to arrange for a guide.
Lunch is extra.
We stopped for a short visit at Riquewihr, a town that gets over 2 million visitors a year, more than the Eiffel Tower. The highlight of my trip was the hot air balloon ride over the Vosges Mountains to the German border at Freiberg. We reached 5,000 feet. I rested my body at the new Spa Hotel Verte Valle in Munster. They offered two indoor pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage and exercise equipment.