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We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You will be cycling between 35 and 60 km per day with slight elevations. You will mostly cycle on asphalt vineyards roads, countryside roads, cycle paths – no traffic roads.
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Highlights
Bike through the stunning Champagne region in France
Cycle the Champagne, a region in France full of beautiful architecture and vineyards
Have a chance to visit the famous champagne houses, such as Moet et Chandon, Mercier
Visit numerous UNESCO listed World Heritage monuments along your cycling route
Have all the logistics being taken care for you, as you cycle from village to village with your group only
You will experience a region, proud of its glorious past, offering many attractions and firmly turned to the future. The main city, Reims, where your tour begins, will offer you a UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Reims cathedral.
This region is also the birthplace of champagne: the magical and sparkling wine of the Kings and celebrations. Surprise yourself: push the door of a small champagne producer or a champagne house to admire the thousands of champagne bottles.
You will experience a region, proud of its glorious past, offering many attractions and firmly turned to the future. The main city, Reims, where your tour begins, will offer you a UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Reims cathedral.
This region is also the birthplace of champagne: the magical and sparkling wine of the Kings and celebrations. Surprise yourself: push the door of a small champagne producer or a champagne house to admire the thousands of champagne bottles.
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Champagne by Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Reims
Arrive to Reims and settle into your hotel. The operator will deliver the tour package with instructions and the essentials to have a successful tour (road-book, maps, tourist information…). Overnight stay.
Overnight Location: Hotel near Reims
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle to Epernay via La Montagne de Reims
After breakfast you will leave by bike heading for Epernay via Tinqueux, going through typical villages of the vineyards of the “Montagne de Reims”: Mailly Champagne, Verzenay, Bouzy, Tours sur Marne, Aÿ… At the end of the day, you will arrive in Epernay. Overnight stay.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Epernay
Distance: 52km, 380m of ascent, 385m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Circular route to La Vallée de la Marne
After breakfast you will follow the steps of Dom-Pérignon to Hautvillers. You will explore Hautvillers and its church and gravestones of Dom-Pérignon and Don-Ruinart…. You will carry on your route to Cumières and Damery and then return to Epernay in the afternoon. Overnight stay.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Epernay
Distance: 39km, 452m of ascent, 453m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Cycle back to Reims
After breakfast you will discover the national forest of Hautvillers passing through Avenay Val d’Or and Germaine and then return to Reims via Ludes. Overnight stay in Reims.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Reims
Distance: 35km, 429m of ascent, 425m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Departure
Departure your hotel after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
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2019
2025 Departures The departures are available every day, from March to October.
- Single room: from EUR1181*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR720*
Accommodation on Champagne by Bike Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 2 and 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Night 1
Grand hôtel Continental in Reims ★★★★
A 4-star hotel located in the heart of Reims, the Continental Hôtel welcomes customers in a unique high-class atmosphere. The building, a mansion from the 19thcentury, and transformed into a hotel in 1880, has kept the character of its old stones and today offers charm, comfort and authenticity.
Night 4
Grand hôtel Continental in Reims ★★★★
A 4-star hotel located in the heart of Reims, the Continental Hôtel welcomes customers in a unique high-class atmosphere. The building, a mansion from the 19thcentury, and transformed into a hotel in 1880, has kept the character of its old stones and today offers charm, comfort and authenticity.
What’s Included in the Champagne by Bike Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 4 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Daily luggage transfers are included, however, you are responsible for any other transportation you may require.
Also Included
- Description of the tour
- Roadbook (maps and itinerary details)
- GPS tracks to follow on a mobile App
- Tourist information
- Welcome briefing
- 7/7 assistance
- Tourist taxes
Not included
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Visits or activities suggested on the tour
- Insurance
- Train tickets
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Bike rental (e-bikes available)
- Optional activities or excursions
- Half board supplement
- Visits to champagne houses
- How hard is the Champagne by Bike Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to France
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Are meals included on the Champagne by Bike Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Lyon to start this tour?
- Where does the Champagne by Bike Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to France?
- Are there any travel restrictions for France?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You will be cycling between 35 and 60 km per day with slight elevations. You will mostly cycle on asphalt vineyards roads, countryside roads, cycle paths – no traffic roads.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
4 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.
You can get to Lyon via flight or via train. The pickup either from airport, train station or your accommodation in downtown Lyon is already included.
The tour ends in Macon, from where you can depart by taking take the High-Speed Train at Macon-Loché TGV train station.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes Giant Argento. You can also rent an e-bike (Moustache Samedi 28).
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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