Self-guided Cycling Tour in the Champagne region

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:

• Epernay, and its winegrowing region

• 3 nights in the same place, to rest and enjoy!

• 2 nice itineraries to discover 2 wine production areas 

Tour Character: Level 2

• Biking in flat to hilly areas. You may encounter some climbs from time to time, sometimes short but steep.
• Biking experience: You cycle at least once a month, you are not afraid of hills
• Distance: Between 25 and 40 km per day. You will mostly cycle on asphalt vineyards roads, countryside roads, cycle paths – no traffic roads. 

Included in the Tour:

• 3 B&B Nights in 3* hotels and/or charming Guest Houses
• 3x breakfasts (half-board available 150 EUR)
• Tourist taxes
• Welcome briefing
• Description of the tour, maps, GPS tracks and scenic information
• 7/7 day assistance in case of problems

Not included:

• Transport to/from beginning/end of tour
• Lunches, meal drinks, dinners, extras, bar expenses
• Bike rental
• Personal expenses
• Visits or activities suggested on the tour
• Insurances
• Train tickets

If you would like to rent a bike (100 EUR) or E-Bike (150 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking

Extra's:

• Extra B&B night in Epernay (in a 3* hotel) - 90 EUR (extra bike day possible +25 EUR)
• Champagne House Visits:
  • Champagne tasting in a Big Champagne House (for exemple Moët et Chandon,...) 37 EUR
  • Champagne tasting at a Small Champagne Producer 25 EUR

Arrival/ Departure/ Parking:

• Epernay train station is about 10mn walk from the hotels
• Direct regional train from Paris ‘Gare de l’Est’ to Epernay train station
• High speed train from Paris ‘Gare de l’Est’ to Epernay train station – via Reims station or ‘Champagne-Ardenne TGV station (more connections with the Hight Speed train)
• Some of the hotels have a car park – more information according to accommodation booked, in the pre-tour document.
• Guarded car parks – with charge – available in town. 

Notes:

• Departure every day from March to October

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