Champagne bike tour
Embark on a luxurious, self-guided bike tour where I handle the details, and you enjoy the ride.
From, $ 2,200 – $ 2,880
Choice of Casual or Premium Hotels
* Price in USD per person based on double occupancy.
Start : Reims – End : Colmar
6 Days
Level 3
May - Sept
Tour Overview
The Champagne Region, a UNESCO-listed wine destination, is world-famous for its prestigious sparkling wines, historic vineyards, and legendary Champagne houses.
- Ride through the heart of Champagne, passing through renowned wine towns like Reims and Épernay, where centuries-old maisons produce the world’s finest bubbly.
- Explore vineyard landscapes in Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and the Marne Valley, where Grand Cru villages and rolling hills create a stunning backdrop for cycling.
- Follow the Champagne Route, discovering the origins of Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Ruinart, as you pedal past historic cellars, scenic vineyards, and iconic estates.
Day 1 Highlights
The first 2 days of you bike tour take you on the champagne wine route. It is a route that connects the town of Reims in the north to the town of Troyes in the south passing by the town of Epernay and it’s prestigious champagne houses.
On day 1, you ride your bike on the cote des blancs route known for it grand cru vineyards. The route is a mix of of easy sections and short, steep climbs, providing a moderate challenge for cyclists.
- Ride through Mesnil-sur-Oger and Avize, two Grand Cru villages producing some of the world’s most sought-after Blanc de Blancs Champagnes.
- Pass by the Clos du Mesnil, Krug’s legendary walled vineyard, where ultra-rare single-vineyard Champagne is crafted with exceptional precision.
- End the day in thew town of les Avizés, home to some of the finest Chardonnay-based Champagnes and to the wonderful champagne house of Mr Selosse.
Day 2 Highlights
On day 2, you head onto what is called the vallée de la marne route before testing yourself on the in the forested hills of the montagne de reims natural park.
- Early morning, you get to visit Épernay, home to the legendary Avenue de Champagne, lined with neo classical villa that were rebuilt after WWII like Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Laurent-Perrier, and Mercier.
- Ride above 110 kilometers of underground Champagne cellars, where millions of bottles age beneath the city’s streets.
- Cycle past Aÿ, a historic winemaking villagerenowned for its exceptional Pinot Noir vineyards and also for being the birthplace of rené lalique the famous glass maker.
- For lunch you are arrive in Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, where Dom Pérignon perfected sparkling wine. Don’t forget to go admire the view On the marne valley from the Belvedere Dom Perignon.
- Later on that afternoon, pedal through Montagne de Reims, a Grand Cru vineyard region supplying Veuve Clicquot, Krug, and Bollinger, famous for its Pinot Noir grapes.
Day 3 Highlights
Transfer to the Alsace region and more specifically to the Bas Rhin department for the next few days of your bike tour.
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Start riding from the picturesque town of Rosheim, admiring its Romanesque church and colorful half-timbered buildings.
- Uncover Riquewhir, one of the most beautiful villages in France, with its half timbered houses and the famous Dodler tower (today the entrance door to the city) dating back to the 13 th century
Day 4 Highlights
- Take a break in Ribeauville, a medieval town situated on the Route des vins d’alsace and dominated by the remainders of 3 chateaux, the chateaux le château st Ulrich, the château Girsberg and the château du Haut-Ribeaupierre.
- Situated 10 km from colmar, stroll through Kayserberg the birthplace of albert Schweitzer, the peace nobel price in 1952.
- Challenge yourself with a ride up to Haut-Kœnigsbourg, a fortress dating back to the 12 th century standing high above the Alsace plain, offering incredible panoramic views.
Day 5 Highlights
- Stroll through Eguisheim, a circular medieval village voted as the most beautifuil village in France in 2013 and overflowing with gerniums flowers and numeros wine houses like wolfberger.
Premium Hotels
Hotel Les Avisés
Perched at the top of the village of Avize this hotel restaurant has 10 spacious rooms. The property has been associated with wine making since 1805 and the restaurant is run by chef Sephane Rossilion and his wife Nathalie both trained with a 3 Michelin star chef.
Hotel Le chambard
In Kaysersberg, amid the medieval half-timbered houses facing the Alsatian vineyards, stands this 19th century house where all the eras are intertwined. Here, the old stones rub shoulders with an faultless contemporary interior design, a subtle blend of elegance and extravagance.
Hotel Le Parc
Casual Hotels
Le chateau d’étoges
Located in the heart of the champagne vineyards and surrounded by 19 acres of land, this 15 century property is a real treat.
La Colombier
In the heart of Obernai, surrounded by shops and cultural interests, you can relax in the 3* Hotel Le Colombier, an Alsatian house, situated on the wine route. Savour prolonged moments of tranquillity which this area has to offer.
Hotel KLE
Located in the beautiful authentic building in the heart of Kaysersberg, the hotel has a cellar where you can try some of the best wines of the region. It also has a sauna, fitness room, scottish shower and hamman.
What’s included
Included
- 5 nights in luxury hotels
- 1 st day lunch
- Daily breakfast
- Curated restaurant list for lunch and dinner
- Luggage and trip transfers
- Pre-booked activities (e.g., wine tasting)
- GPS-guided biking routes (5 days)
- Bike rental with essentials
- Detailed roadbook with POIs
- Pre-trip hotel recommendations
Not included
- Transport to get and from the trip starting location
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Personal expenses
- Drinks or extras at the hotels
- Travel insurance
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