Cycle through this beautiful area on day 2
Take a rest and soak up the lovely views
Ride through the rolling countyside on a leisurely cycle
Enjoy a fantastic exploration of the region by bike
Experience the famous product of this delightful region
Be sure to pick up some of the local delicacies during the tour
Enjoy riding through rural vistas and delightful villages, discovering historic gems along the way
Visit champagne houses and tour the underground cellars
Spend a few days exploring the champagne centre of Epernay and its surrounds where you can visit renowned names such as Moet and Chandon
Visit and meet the families and local producers that create the famous wine of the region

Champagne Bike & Bubbly

Duration
5 days
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$8
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$365 USD

Champagne: the name conjures images of effervescent golden liquid, sparkling in an elegant flute, toasting a celebration, and also the rolling countryside in France where this fabulous drink is produced. This leisurely exploration of the Champagne region will reward you with beautiful, charming villages, chalk hillsides covered in pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay vines; and of course the opportunity to meet the families who create the world’s most famous wine. Champagne also holds some surprises: medieval churches, the Gothic Notre Dame cathedral of Reims, and a lighthouse hundreds of kilometers from the sea, built as a publicity stunt in 1909.

  • Category
    Cultural & Historical
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Agricultural
  • Distance
    24.9 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    12.4 miles
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  • How long is the tour? How many days riding?

    The tour is 5 days long, with 3 days of riding.

  • How many riders will be in the group?

    Groups can be from 2 to 14.

  • Is there a minimum age for this tour?

    Yes. Riders must be 18 by the beginning of the tour to participate.

  • Can I rent a bike for the tour?

    Yes, the bikes available to hire on this tour are modern aluminum framed, hybrid models with 24 speeds and a comfortable saddle, offering an upright riding position. The bikes come equipped with rear pannier, handlebar bag, lock, repair kit, and map holder.

    Electric bikes are also available to hire.

    The tour operator suggests you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene reasons. Alternatively, helmets can be hired for an additional fee.

  • What's the tour like?

    This is a trip for those who have a reasonable level of fitness and are used to cycling daily. To make the best champagnes, the grapes have to be grown on slopes, so be prepared for some hills along the way!

    Daily distance will be 35-60km. You will mostly cycle on asphalt vineyards roads, countryside roads and cycle patgs. No traffic roads on this tour.

  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in Reims. You can fly to Paris then take the train from Paris-Est to Reims. Paris is approximately 148 km (92 mi) from Reims.

    Arrival by Train

    • There are two train stations in Reims - one for high-speed trains (TGV), the other one in the city center (regular trains)
    • If arriving from the high-speed train station (Gare TGV Champagne-Ardenne in Bézanne):
      - You can take a train from the TGV’s station to Reims train station (about 15mn – ~3€)
      - You can take the tramway – line B to Reims city center - Stop at the train station (about 30mn - ~2€)
    • Reims train station is about 5 mins away on foot from hotels
    • There is a taxi station at the train station if needed


    Parking in Reims
    None of the hotels have a private carpark. Guarded pay carparks are available in town.






  • If I'm traveling by myself, do I have to pay more?

    If you are traveling solo or would like your own room then a single supplement is payable.

  • What is the 'Half Board' Upgrade?

    Half-board refers to dinners, typically featuring 3-course meals (starter, main course, dessert) at local restaurants. Drinks and extras are not included and should be paid directly at the restaurant. Dinners are usually scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

    These meals are reserved at set times to ensure quality service. You will receive vouchers in your welcome pack, which must be presented at each restaurant. For this tour, four dinners are included if the half-board supplement will be availed.

  • Do I need a helmet?

    Helmets are provided if you rent a bike with the tour operator. But you can always bring your own helmet if you wish.

  • Does the tour have GPS navigation?

    You will be provided with a roadbook containing all the essential addresses, restaurant recommendations, tourist information, detailed maps, and a complete description of the route.

    Furthermore, a free application available on your smartphone is provided for you to follow the itinerary without the risk of getting lost (bike smartphone holder provided).

  • Will my luggage be transferred between hotels?

    Luggage transfer is an optional service for an additional fee. If availed, your luggage will be transferred between each hotel.

    Luggage should be at the reception every morning by 10:00am. They will be delivered by 4:00pm to the next hotel.