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Highlights
Bike through the stunning Epernay region in France
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
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.
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.
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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
2024 Departures The departures are available every day, from March to October.
- Single room: from EUR838*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR450*
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.
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
- How hard is the Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to France
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Are meals included on the Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Epernay to start this tour?
- Where does the Cycle the Champagne Region from Epernay Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to France?
- Are there any travel restrictions for France?
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.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
3 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.
You can get to Epernay via train. Auxerre has good train connections with Paris and some other major cities in France.
The tour ends where it starts, in Epernay.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes are Giant Argento. You can also rent an e-bike (Moustache Samedi 28).
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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