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Champagne Bicycle Tour

This Champagne bike tour is based in the key cities of the famous wine region: Reims and Epernay! This is your gateway to the vineyards of the region and a chance to visit the most famous names in Champagne for a little tasting and education of this unique 'methode'. Standing at the foot of the Regional Nature Park of the Montagne de Reims, and on both banks of the Marne, the Champagne vineyards are a spectacular sight all year round, displaying a whole host of different colours. Come and discover all the secrets of Champagne while cycling some rolling country roads where you can drop in to visit the cellars and taste the king of wines, including Hautvillers where Dom Pérignon "invented" the Champagne method. Walk down the famous Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, lined with Champagne houses with their elegant architecture.

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Tour Details


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Level 2 - Moderate

Itinerary

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DAY 1 DAY 2

Day 2 : On your first ride, you have 3 options to choose from, depending on the level you are looking for:
1. The easier option (36km) is a short one taking you through the countryside of Champagne, forests and of course vineyards. With that option, you have enough time to get back to Reims and visit the city some more.
2. The moderate option (45km) takes you to Massif Saint Thierry and the surrounding villages, many of which closely related to the coronation of many kings of France.
3. The longest option (54km) is reserved for stronger cyclist and will include a few more miles than the moderate option with lots of peaceful scenery, vineyards and small villages.
Upon return to Reims, stay at the same hotel and dinner on your own again. (B)

Grand Hotel Continental

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Reims

In an old mansion built in 1862, the Grand Hotel Continental and its restaurant Au Conti are welcomi...

DAY 3

Day 3: Ride from Reims to Epernay (48km):
 After breakfast, you leave Reims and head towards the « Mountain of Reims » . The itinerary takes you through various landscapes : the famous Champagne vineyards of Ay; Chigny les Roses, a village with 41 wine cellars, mountain and forest. Todays itinerary includes a steep climb halfway through so pace yourself! You have several opportunities to visit vineyards, and possibly meet winegrowers. Upon arrival in Epernay, check in at your charming 3* hotel and dinner on your own.

Hotel Jean Moet

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Epernay

The Jean Moet is located in the center of town of Epernay, in the valley of the Marne River. The 18t...

DAY 4

Day 4 : Loop ride around Epernay: Today you will again have 2 itinerary options!
1. The first one (42km) takes you through the Vallee de la Marne where you can visit more cellars and stunning views of the valley. Dont miss “La maison Champenoise” where you can visit this house built in 1642. With only 4 rooms but considered big in the 1900s, it shows how the locals lived. You can also visit an old distillery at “La Goutte”, and on the way, you can stop in Chatillon sur Marne, birth place of Pope Urbain II. At the foot of its statue, you can enjoy a panoramic view of 22 villages of the Marne Valley.
2. The second itinerary option (48km) will bring you South of Epernay to the Cote des Blancs. This route will lead you through charming wine growing villages, which are for the most part classified as producing 100% “Blanc de Blancs” champagne. The area owes its name to its slopes, being mainly planted with vines giving white grapes (chardonnay). Return to Epernay and dinner on your own.(B)

Hotel Jean Moet

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Epernay

The Jean Moet is located in the center of town of Epernay, in the valley of the Marne River. The 18t...

DAY 5

Day 5: Departure
Take your time to have breakfast and then depart on your own. Trains to Reims and return to Paris are possible. Ask us if you wish to book any extr services in France!(B)

Hotel Jean Moet

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Epernay

The Jean Moet is located in the center of town of Epernay, in the valley of the Marne River. The 18t...


General Tour Information

Champagne Cycling Tour
4 Nights / 5 Days

Dates
Self guided cycling for groups of minimum 2 persons. This tour can start any day, subject to hotel availability, April through October.

Level
Level 2 - moderate flat to rolling countryside throughout.

Details

Details

Arrival city is Reims, which is accessible from Paris Est statiion by TGV train, 45min. Depart from Epernay, 1 hour 20 min to Paris.

What is self-guided touring?

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

Misc Info
Triples and larger rooms are occasionally available, but rates are not available except by request.
Pedals with or without straps available.


Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's Included

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The Trip Includes


4 nights lodging with all breakfasts, arrival orientation and bike setup, baggage transfers, cycling itineraries and detailed maps, local bilingual emergency support. We also include free travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more. Hotels are both 3 star; contact us for more info on the hotel...


To learn more about the road books and GPS units we included, visit this link: GPS & Road Book Details

For hotels included in this tour, please see the Itinerary tab; each hotel is shown for each day.

Tour Rates

Price

- Standard

Double Occupancy:

939 €/person

Single Supplement:

295 €

Triple Occupancy:

939 €/person

Solo supplements:

550 €

 

- Upgraded Deluxe - N/A

Double Occupancy:

TBD

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***Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 105 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer.

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Bike Info

Bike Rentals:
bike rental discover france cycling tours Scott Sportster P3/P4 & P40 hybrid rentals - the best rental bike available in the region!
Bike Equipment: Scott Sportster P3/P4 or P40 hybrid; see details on this page including a virtual photo tour, specs and all information.

Rental Rate: 95 euros/bike for the duration of the tour. This includes all the gear shown as well as bike delivery, set up, and bike return. Every bike is given an inspection by our mechanics in the bike shop before they go out again. Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.



Scott Sportster P3/P4 & P40 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included in the rental rate of 95 euros.


You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure, see below. Upon confirmation of your tour we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists, cell phone rental, travel insurance, and more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, a packing list, regional information about sites, culture, regional specialities, important towns and historical sites, general France travel information, bike travel tips, vouchers, train travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!

New in 2011 , this cycling tour is a new itinerary set to focus on the main sites with moderate + cycling itineraries.

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