+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Bike stay in Epernay, capital of Champagne
- 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
Reference : CH3
Difficulty : Moderate
Star tour
From March to November
Departure: daily
Some questions about this trip ?
Contact us +33(0)2 54 78 62 52 or by email
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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.
Day 1 : Arrival in Épernay + excursion to Hautvillers and its vineyards | 43 km
From Epernay, ride along the small routes 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.
Day 2 : Excursion Marne Valley and its 'Voie Verte' greenway | 46 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.
Day 3 : Excursion to 'Côte des Blancs' vineyards | 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 villages nested between the vineyard and the lush forest : Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Épernay.
Select your category
- from March 1st to November 30th
- Departure: daily
110 € / pers.*
200 € / pers.*
270 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 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
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
• 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
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
• 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
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 100 € / pers.*
+ 240 € / pers.
+ 120 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 map holder
- 1 repair kit with pump
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided.
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 map holder
- 1 repair kit with pump
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided.
- 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.
> How to arrive in Épernay
> Return
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)
- excursion to Hautvillers and its vineyards (Vineyards version) : 43 km / elevation gain : 579m / elevation loss : 579m
- excursion to Hautvillers and its vineyards (“Voie Verte” version) : 43 km / elevation gain : 546m / elevation loss : 547m
- Excursion Marne Valley and its Voie verte : 46 km / elevation gain : 352m / elevation loss : 352m
- Excursion to ‘Côte des Blancs’ vineyards : 43 km / elevation gain : 676m / elevation loss : 677m
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 Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Gare de Champagne Ardenne (by TGV train) >> Reims Maison Blanche train station (by train) >> Epernay train station (by train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- 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/
- From Paris Vatry:
– Taxi transfer or shuttle transfer: Châlons-en-Champagne train station > Epernay train station.
www.navettevatry.fr/reservation-navette-aeroport-gare/gare_description/chalon
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/
Some questions about this trip ?
Contact us +33(0)2 54 78 62 52 or by email
