Sparkling cycling tour in Champagne : From Reims to Epernay

from 1 250 € / pers.

Reference : CH5
4 days / 3 days riding
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From April to October
Departure: daily
Electric bike rental possible > Book this trip

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Your cycling tour in Champagne:

Let yourself be seduced by one of France’s most emblematic regions: Champagne!
From Reims, the city of the Sacres, with its surprisingly rich Art Deco heritage, to Epernay and its famous “Avenue de Champagne”, home to some of the greatest Champagne houses!

Pedal along an itinerary winding through the vineyards, along the “Routes Touristiques du Champagne”, from Hautvillers (cradle of Chardonnay) to the famous Côte des Blancs.

Every evening, a stopover in one of Champagne’s finest establishments awaits you!

Day 1 : Arrival in Reims


Discover this Art and History city ! Famous “great coronation city” with its cathédrale Notre Dame, one of the most major gothic art construction in Europe, Reims is particularly attractive for its numerous Art Déco districts typical of the 1920s.

OptionChampagne tasting at Ruinart (Included in the "Visit Package")

Explore the chalk pits of the prestigious Maison Ruinart! These chalk cathedrals, excavated as far back as the 5th century, reveal a thousand-year-old heritage steeped in history and know-how. Extended by a commented tasting of two emblematic cuvées, your discovery of the House’s heritage is complete.

ruinart

Option Extra night in Reims + Extra bike excursion to Massif de St Thierry (43 km)
Champagne vineyards

Ride and discover the Massif de St Thierry. An amazing combination of forests and vineyard surrounding 15 wine villages!

Day 2 : Reims – Épernay | 52 km


Ride round the Montagne de Reims following the prestigious touristic route of Champagne, passing by the wine villages of Rilly la Montagne, Verzenay and Bouzy. You will finish this first step with the new Véloroute of the Vallée de la Marne, along the river, before reaching Epernay, capital of Champagne.

OptionChampagne 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 3 : Épernay – Vinay | 40 km


Follow the Véloroute before bifurcating to the village of the famous monk Dom Pérignon: Hautvillers ! After a short stop, ride along the picturesques routes bordered by vineyard offering nice view points on the Vallée de la Marne, before reaching your sumptuous hotel settled in the middle of the vineyards.

OptionChampagne tasting in Hautvillers (Included in the "Visit Package")

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Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s.

Day 4 : Vinay – Épernay | 37 km


Cycle to Côte des Blancs. Pedal along some of the classified Grand Cru villages on the slopes producing Chardonnay grapes. Discover typical villages nested between the vineyard and the lush forest : Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger. Have a break in the nice small church of Chavot-Courcourt, lost in the vineyard, before reaching Epernay.
Departure at the end of the stage.

Possibility to add an extra night in Epernay.

The little extra with Biking France (optional):


Our « Visit Package », including

. wine cellar tour and Champagne tasting at Ruinart
. Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s in Hautvillers
. wine cellar tour and Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon

Select your category

privilege category
Reference: CH5 PRIV
Low season
  • from April 1st to 12th
  • Departure: daily
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 250 € / pers.
445 € / pers.*
High season
  • from April 13th to October 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 300 € / pers.
445 € / pers.*

Category's details

Including :

• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• 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 :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (3 nights included)
• Transfer from Epernay to Reims and personal bike repatriation

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 )

According to the category(price per person)

privilege category
Reference: CH5 PRIV
Extra night in Reims
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 230 € / pers.
+ 125 € / pers.*
Extra night in Epernay
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 215 € / pers.
+ 145 € / pers.*
Extra night in Reims + Extra bike excursion to Massif de St Thierry (43 km)

(including: 1 night with breakfast (accommodation in a two-person bedroom) / map & personalized navigation app / 1 day cycle rental - classic VTC bike)

* Single supplement
Any season
+ 250 € / pers.
+ 125 € / pers.*

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 )

Extras

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-95 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 60 € / pers.
• « Visit Package »

. wine cellar tour and Champagne tasting at Ruinart
. Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s in Hautvillers
. wine cellar tour and Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon

(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)

+ 180 € / pers.

• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 105 € / pers.

Your accommodation


privilege category


These 5* accommodations are selected for their impeccable and prestigious service. The finest rewards to punctuate your strolls through the Champagne vineyards!
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.

Your cycle hire

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.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
MOUSTACHE e-bike (or similar)
E-bike

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 journey
> How to arrive in Reims
> Return

How to arrive in Reims

By train
From Paris Gare de l’Est train station >> Reims train station (about 45 minutes by TGV 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 >> Reims train station.

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

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

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

Return

If you have to come back to the start point:

  • 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 >> Reims train Station (about 35 minutes by train).
    – Epernay >> Reims (by taxi).

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/