The Champenoise Method
Champagne vineyards by bike
Highlights
Epernay and the Avenue de Champagne
The vineyard of Champagne: its independent wine-growers and its great Maisons de Champagne
The Reims Mountain and its picturesque villages
Hillside
A weekend in the heart of typical champagne villages.
Discover Champagne by bike
From Epernay, the capital of Champagne, you will go through the slopes that have made the reputation of the Champagne region. By bike, you will discover the historical and natural riches of the Reims Mountain, a geographical region made up of Grands Crus wine villages as well as the forest of the Regional Natural Park.
Take heights in a balloon ride with our partner or sink into the heart of chalky Champagne soil to visit the wineries. A discovery weekend that will allow you to appreciate all the riches that this beautiful region has to offer.
Leisure or 
Fit FROM EPERNAY, BLANCS DES BLANCS LOOP 37km 577m 
You ride on the famous white coast and its “White Whites”. It owes its name to its grape, Chardonnay, and offers charming roads around the small mountain of Avize. You will end your day by contemplating the impressive Maisons de Champagne of the avenue of the same name. Here you are in Cuis facing the Montagne d’Avize and its “White Whites”, which takes its name from the color of its grape variety: the Chardonnay. A winery visit can be the occasion for a pleasant tasting break before your return to Epernay.
FROM EPERNAY, LOUVOIS LOOP 28km 194m
This day begins slowly along the side channel of the Marne. You let yourself be guided by the the water flow. With the canal on your left, the Marne weaves through its valley on your right. In Bisseuil, you leave the canal to join the welcoming commune of Avenay-Val-d’Or. This dynamic city of a thousand inhabitants has many structures with remarkable architecture, and probably the most beautiful church in the region. How about a balloon ride to magnificently end this ride in the country of Dom Pérignon?
- For a few more km 42km 120m
In Tours-sur-Marne, you will leave the canal to join the commune of Louvois and its Castle.
Essential Range
You want to enjoy your itinerary without anything fancy. Our ”essential” range offers a simple accommodation for a good night’s rest in a simple hotel, guesthouse, rest house or hostel.
Starting from 280€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Comfort Range
Our quality standard at Abicyclette. This type of accommodation includes 2 and 3 stars hotels. Depending on the itinerary, you might spend some nights in approved guesthouses. You enjoy a double bedroom with private bathroom and toilet and adapted welcome for you and your bikes.
Starting from 325€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Privilege Range
Opt for total comfort in charming 3 and 4 star hotels which offer all the services you need and a special welcome for you and your bikes.
Starting from 330€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Bed & Breakfast Range
Another way to travel, meeting the people of the lands you cycle through. They welcome you in their home and offer board and lodging*. It gives you the opportunity to chat and deepen your knowledge of the region. We have selected them for their charm and privacy.
*breakfast included, diners available according to establishments
Starting from 306€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Price includes
- Accommodation: 2 nights in a Double room
- 2 breakfasts
- Phone assistance 24/7
- Application fee
- Taxes
- The itinerary trackable on the following supports:
- Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
- Topo maps
- Cycling practical guide including restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
- Jour 1 : Orientation by phone [week-end]
Price does not include
- bike rental (see option)
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners not included in "Price includes"
- Drinks, visits & other personal expenses
Homemade and fully tested itineraries
- Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
- Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
- A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.
Close assistance
- One of our guides greets you on your first day. He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
- Phone assistance, you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
- A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)
Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional
- We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
- A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day, topo maps, and touristic information)
You can also
- Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
- Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.
On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way
- One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
- Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
- A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce
We offer a high-end bike rental service. Our bikes are suited for road and gravel road long-distance cycling. Fully equipped and highly reliable, they are faithful travel companions.
EBikeEbike from the French brand “néomouv”, Supplied equipment per bike
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Hiking BikeWomen trekking bike, Woman model with low frame + front basket The reliable, practical and comfortable travel bike. Supplied equipment per bike
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Hiking BikeWomen trekking bike, The reliable, practical and comfortable travel bike. Supplied equipment per bike
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Child Bike24 inch boy’s bike, Supplied equipment per bike
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Getting here
Departure city : EPERNAY
Coming by car
- at 1h45 from PARIS
- at 7h from BORDEAUX
- at 4h30 from LYON
Coming by train
- Epernay train station - 4h45 from Paris
- Châllons-en-Champagne train station - 1h30 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Reims-Champagne airport
Arrival city : EPERNAY
Coming by car
- at 1h45 from PARIS
- at 7h from BORDEAUX
- at 4h30 from LYON
Coming by train
- Epernay train station - 4h45 from Paris
- Châllons-en-Champagne train station - 1h30 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Reims-Champagne airport
* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.
Recommended equipment
Bike
- Trekking or hybrid bike
- 21 to 30 speeds
- 26 or 28 inch (700) wheels
Clothing and equipment
- Helmet (included with the rental)
- Clothing suitable for cycling
- Warm jacket (eg fleece)
- Rain proof jacket
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- 1 small backpack or panniers
- 1 or 2 water flasks (included with the rental)
- 1 lock (included with the rental)
- Our reccomendation for optimal comfort:
- 1 pair of gloves
- 1 special pair of pants (shammy leather)
- 1 night see fluorescent vest
Bike maintenance
- Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
- Daily use kit: cloth, brake pads, oil
Other
- Suitcase for transporting personal effects in luggage transfers (limited to one per person when possible)
- Change of clothes for the evening
- Warm jacket for the evenings
- Set of toiletries
- Mobile phone and charger
Duration 3 days and 2 nights
Level Leisure ou Fit
Departure date From April 1st to October 31st
Destination Champagne
Themes Fine wine & Dining
Weekend
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Personalized service 
Expert
FROM EPERNAY, HAUTVILLIERS LOOP 23km 375m
On this route you cross the Marne and climb placidly to the charming villages of Champillon and Hautvillers. They are located 200 meters above sea level between vineyards and forests, and offer great views of the Val de Marne and Epernay. Hautvillers, commune founded in 658 around the Saint-Pierre abbey, perfectly preserves its ancestral architecture. Then you return to Epernay and enjoy a stroll on the impressive Avenue de Champagne.
You will continue your route through the forest of Hautvillers. You will join the communes of Romery and Damery then the Marne that you will ride along before reaching Epernay.