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Bike stay in Epernay, capital of Champagne

3 days / 3 days riding  / ref. CH3 / Difficulty Moderate / Star tour
from 400 €
per person

Your bike stay in Champagne:

Epernay, capital of Champagne, is the perfect starting point to discover this worldwide known vineyard and its charming authentic villages producing Champagne. In the city center, the great ‘avenue de Champagne’, with its 110 kilometres of wine cellars has been entirely refurbished. Today it is known as one of the most prestigious avenue in the world.

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Tour highlights

  • Stay in Epernay, in the heart of Champagne!
  • Cycle on the new greenway along the Marne river
  • The small Chavot-Courcourt church lost in the middle of the vineyards

Day 1Arrival in Epernay + excursion to Hautvillers and its vineyards | 43 km


From Epernay, ride along the small cycling roads bordered with vineyards, offering nice view points over the  Vallée de la Marne, until the famous monk village Dom Pérignon : Hautvillers ! After staring at the 140 wrought iron signboards, scroll along nice wine villages like Fleury la Rivière or Oeuilly before returning to the capital of Champagne.

Optional
Champagne tasting in Hautvillers (Included in the "Visit Package")

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Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s.

Optional
Champagne tasting at Château de Boursault (Included in the "Visit Package")

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Free walk in the park followed by a Champagne tasting in the château’s tasting room.

Day 2Excursion Vallée de la Marne and its Voie verte | 47 km


Through a Voie Verte ride along the Marne river ! Cycle to Aÿ then to Condé sur Marne via the new Véloroute of the Vallée de la Marne. Enjoy the highlights of the Marne valley such as the roman church of Conde or the Montebello casttle in Mareuil sur Ay. Along the famous vineyards of Champagne, ride back to Epernay. The view over the vineyards from the little church of Mutigny is really breathtaking!

Optional
Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon (Included in the "Visit Package")

Moët & Chandon

Discover the greatest cellars in Champagne! The tour will end with a tasting of two of the House’s champagnes to discover two facets of the Moët et Chandon style.

Day 3Excursion ‘Côte des Blancs’ | 43 km


Leave Epernay to reach the pretty little church of Chavot-Courcourt, lost in the vineyards, then ride along the famous ‘Côte des Blancs’. Along some of the classified Grand Cru villages, pedal on the slopes producing Chardonnay grapes. Discover typical vineyards villages nested between the vineyard and the lush forest: Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger.
Departure at the end of the excursion.

Possibility to add an extra night in Épernay.

The little extra with Biking France (optional):


Our « Visit Package », including

. Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s
. walk and Champagne tasting at Château de Boursault
. wine cellar tour and Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon


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Your accommodation

After your cycling days through the vineyards, this 3-star hotel located in the town center of Epernay offers all the comfort and well-earned rest in peaceful rooms. A blend of classic tradition and modern finishes.
Your 4-star hotel, ideally situated in the centre of Épernay, is established in a building of 18th century style architecture. The interior was entirely renovated, with chic and elegance. A few steps from the hotel you will find the magnificent Avenue de Champagne!
Located on the Avenue de Champagne, this magnificent 19th century house settled in the heart of a large wooded park offers all the comfort of an upscale 5* accommodations. At the edge of the terrace, you can enjoy the heated outdoor pool after your bike ride.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Digital routes (GPX tracks)
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Including :

• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Digital routes (GPX tracks)
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Including :

• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Digital routes (GPX tracks)
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )

GIANT hybrid bike (or similar) - 21 speed gears

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 map holder
  • 1 repair kit with pump
  • 1 lock

Helmet not provided.

MOUSTACHE e-bike (or similar)

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 map holder
  • 1 repair kit with pump
  • 1 lock

Helmet not provided.

Practical details

  • Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
  • At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
Your journeyHow to arrive in ÉpernayReturn

Your journey

Tour description:

Mix of cycling paths (about 25%) and small traffic roads.

Bike stages trip profiles:
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)

GPX files:

Besides the maps, we also provide the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application (if you do not have a bike touring GPS).

How to arrive in Épernay

By train :
From Paris Gare de l’Est train station >> Epernay train station (about 1h20 by train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en

By plane :

  • From Orly airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de l’Est train station >> Epernay train station.

– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 4 >> Gare de l’Est train station >> Epernay train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php

– Orly Val (automatic metro) >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop ‘Gare du Nord’ >> Metro line 5 >> Gare de l’Est train station >> Epernay train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php

  • From Beauvais airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de l’Est train station >> Epernay train station

– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 4 >> Gare de l’Est train station >> Epernay train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/

Return

If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports :

  • This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
  • A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
    Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
    (Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
    – Epernay train station >> Paris Gare de l’Est train station (by train).

Nearby Airports:
– Paris Vatry Airport : www.parisvatry.com
– Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport : www.parisaeroport.fr/en/homepage
– Beauvais Airport : www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/passengers/


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Francis France travel date: 07 August 2023