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Champagne vineyards bike tour

4 days / 3 days riding  / ref. CH2 / Difficulty Moderate / Round trip
from 690 €
per person

Your bicycle tour in the great Champagne vineyards:

Discover the Champagne area, a region known all over the world for its vineyards, through the countryside routes which will guide you to charming villages between vineyards, forests and the Marne river valley …

Enjoy a privileged moment to taste this ‘divine nectar’ and the authentic gourmet products from this province.

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Tour highlights

  • Hautvilliers: The nice hilltop village of Dom Perignon
  • The famous « Côte des blancs » Chardonnay cradle!
  • The best part of Champagne in 3 bikes stages

Day 1Arrival in Épernay


The Capital of Champagne! Don’t miss the visit to one of the famous Champagne Houses, in the famous ‘Avenue de Champagne’ located in the heart of the town center.

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 2Épernay– Baulne en Brie | 45 km


An itinerary between vineyards and charming villages offering magnificent views over the Marne Valley before reaching Baulne-en-Brie, one of the oldest villages from this region.

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

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Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s.

Day 3Baulne en Brie – Vertus | 42 km


Enjoy this stage to discover the local heritage such as the Gothic style church from Orbais l’Abbaye, or the Renaissance château de Montmort Lucy as well as the charming town of Vertus and its old houses.

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

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Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s.

Day 4Vertus – Épernay | 26 km


Leaving Vertus, the itinerary will guide you to the ‘Côte des Blancs’ famous for its vineyards and also for its villages built on the hillsides such as : Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger before coming back to Épernay.
Departure at the end of the day.

Possibility to book an extra night in Épernay.


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Your accommodation

These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
These hotels provide services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• 1 dinner (drinks not included)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalized navigation app
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• 2 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (3 nights included)

Including :

• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• 1 dinner (drinks not included)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalized navigation app
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• 2 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (3 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 in our hotel partner indicated on the voucher; we will pick them up.
Your journeyHow to arrive in EpernayReturn

Your journey

Tour description

Mostly small traffic roads. Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists near Epernay.

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

Navigation app

Besides the maps, we also provide a personalised navigation app.

How to arrive in Epernay

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


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