Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay
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Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay

4 days

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Bike through the stunning Epernay region in France

Some long weekends can feel like holidays, especially when they are well organized, and every hour is packed with opportunities to soak up the history and culture all around you.

Enjoy this tour in Epernay, with 2 rides leading you in two different winegrowing area of Champagne. The Champagne region has all sorts of delights to reveal to you during your visit.

Highlights of the Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay

Cycle the Champagne region, surrounded by beautiful architecture and vineyards
Spend 3 nights in Epernay, embarking on a new bike ride every single day
Visit numerous fascinating cultural sites along your biking route
Explore 2 different wine producing areas on biking your days

Prices

From $525USD
4 days
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Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay

Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Epernay

Upon arrival make your way to your hotel. After check-in you are free to relax or explore. You will receive from the hotel’s reception (or local representative) a tour package with instructions and the essentials to have a successful tour (roadbook, maps, tourist information...).
Overnight Location: Hotel in Epernay
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Loop ride in Marne Valley

Wending your way between vines and hillsides, the Champagne Trail in Marne Valley will introduce you to the rich viticultural heritage. Frequently overlooking the valley, this itinerary affords wonderful views. Your trail snakes through the vines leading to Hautvillers, a charming village known for its Benedictine abbey. Then you will head to Cumières to stop for a lunch break for example in a restaurant sculpted in chalk. Continue to Damery, where you mustn’t leave without visiting the 12th-13th century church that overlooks the village and houses a painting by Watteau of the Madonna and Child (18th century). On the way to Venteuil, you can enjoy a view of Château de Boursault. The valley trail will take you through villages between vines, fields, and forests all the way to Reuil. Back to Epernay on the other side of the Marne.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Epernay
Distance: 40km, 465m of ascent, 467m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Loop ride in Cote de Blancs

Today you will visit the vineyards of The Côte des Blancs which is the homeland of the Chardonnay grape. Following Champagne Tourist Trail, descend towards Pierry – where you can visit its 18th century château, storeroom and cellars - and also Chavot-Courcourt church (12th c.), a solitary island of stone in an ocean of vines. After Cuis and its fine Romanesque church the trail will take you close to cliffs to reach Cramant and its over-sized bottle (8.50 meters) and not far from there the small village of Avize decorated in frescoes (of which many can be found in Champagne). Return to Epernay via the floral village of Oger - one of the "most beautiful villages in France”. Here you can visit a museum dedicated to "traditions, love and Champagne”. Back to Epernay in the afternoon.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Epernay
Distance: 34km, 435m of ascent, 432m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Departure

Departure your hotel after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast

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This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.

2024 Departures
The departures are available every day, from March to October.

  • Single room: from $950 USD*
  • Sharing a double room: from $525 USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

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Accommodation on Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay Tour

This tour in one hotel or guesthouse. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Guesthouse Parva Domus in Epernay

In the heart of Epernay, the capital of Champagne Region, the guest house Parva Domus is situated at some meters from the most prestigious cellars, vineyards and Champagne Houses.

What’s Included in the Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay Tour?

Meals

3 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 3 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.

Transportation during the Tour

Transfers on this tour are not included.

Also Included

  • Description of the tour
  • Roadbook (maps and itinerary details)
  • GPS tracks to follow on a mobile App
  • Tourist information
  • Welcome briefing
  • 7/7 assistance
  • Tourist taxes

Not included

  • Lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Visits or activities suggested on the tour
  • Insurance
  • Train tickets
  • Bike rental

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Bike rental (e-bikes available)
  • Optional activities or excursions
  • Half board supplement

Frequently Asked Questions about Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay

Is this tour for me?

We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. You will be biking in flat to hilly areas, up to 40km daily. You may encounter some climbs from time to time, sometimes short but steep.

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