Le Tour de Champagne

From: € 820

4 Days / 3 Nights
Type: Self-Guided
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Imagine Yourself…

Pedaling through the picturesque landscapes that cultivate the world-famous Champagne
Champagne tasting within the elegant confines of a chateau
Returning to your luxurious 5-star hotel after a day of cycling
Feel a bit like Napoleon Bonaparte: “In victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat, you need it.”

Overview

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. On your self-guided tour over 4 days and 3 nights, you’ll discover why this area is so loved by tourists, especially bikers. You’ll stay in a charming five-star hotel.

Daily Itinerary

Dates & Prices

Green = Open | Yellow = Limited | Red = Full

Prices are per person, in Euro’s and includes bike rental

Dates	Category	Accommodation	Double	Single
March-October	Standard	3* Hotel	€ 820	€ 1060	Book Here
March-October	Superior	4* Hotel	€ 1010	€ 1310	Book Here
March-October	Deluxe	5* Hotel	€ 1410	€ 1990	Book Here

Choose your starting date between March and October

- Accommodations in comfortable hotels
- All breakfasts
- 24-speed bike rental, panniers, lock, repair kit, and map holder (helmets on request)
- Visit of a champagne house in Hautvillers with tasting
- Champagne tasting at Château de Boursault
- Visit of Moet & Chandon de champagne house in Espernay with tasting
- Route descriptions, maps, and travel highlight information
- Personalized navigation app
- City taxes
- Emergency service phone number 7 days a week
Bikes are included in the price of the tour. Bikes are well-maintained 27-speed Scott Sub Cross 40 (or similar) men’s and ladies bikes, equipped with two saddlebags, a high visibility jacket, map holder, repair kit, and lock. Bike helmet is not included. Bikes are delivered to your hotel and you can test them at your convenience.

Electric bikes can be rented for this tour (€75 per person).We advise you only to rent an electric bike if you have first tried one at home. They’re heavier than regular bikes and therefore can be difficult to maneuver. In addition, you can rent children’s bikes, child seats, and bike trailers.
- Air fare
- Entrance fees and excursions (not mentioned under inclusions)
- Lunches / Dinners / Beverages
- Helmet
- Trip cancellation insurance

Accommodations

The accommodations listed below are examples of those usually used on the tour. Depending on availability, you may be booked in a different accommodation of equal quality.

Welcome in Espernay in the heart of the Champagne region.

From Epernay, ride along the small cycling roads 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.

Elevation gain +1575 Ft (480 m)
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. The view over the vineyards from the little church of Mutigny is really breathtaking!

Elevation gain +1180 Ft (360m)
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 vineyards villages nested between the vineyard and the lush forest: Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger.

Elevation gain +2230 Ft (680 m)