Champagne Deluxe
Tastings and rides in prestigious areas
Duration
6 days and 5 nights
Niveau
Leisure
ou Fit
Departure date
From March 7th to October 31st
Type de séjour
Freedom trip
Trip type
Travelling loop
Destination
Les points forts
- Stay in the most prestigious hotels in Champagne
- Reims and its UNESCO-listed cathedral
- The medieval city of Château-Thierry
- The Champagne countryside: vineyards, forests, hills and valleys.
- Exceptional wines of international renown
- Epernay and the UNESCO-listed Avenue de Champagne
Cycling through the Champagne vineyards, Reims and Epernay
Immerse yourself in the heart of a prestigious region on an unforgettable cycling trip to some of the finest hotels in Champagne.
Your cycling trip begins in the majestic city of Reims, famous for its Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historic site where the kings of France were once crowned. A little further south, Épernay reveals its elegant streets and beautiful bourgeois houses.
Between the city of the coronation and the capital of the Champagne region, you enjoy a fascinating mix of vineyards, forests, hills and picturesque villages, all of which reflect the soul of the region.
This sporty, sensory and luxurious tour on two wheels lets you savour all the richness of this unique region, with its unspoilt nature, oenological treasures and prestigious hotels. World-renowned champagnes such as Moët et Chandon, Veuve-Cliquot and Mumm proudly bear their names in the vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see. But we invite you to let your curiosity be your guide. Champagne is first and foremost a collection of nuggets produced by generations of independent winegrowers working to exceptional standards. Your cyclo-tourist rides through the vineyards are an opportunity for unexpected tastings. The independent winegrowers are passionate about their work, and are delighted to show you around their cellars with their thousands of bottles. This cycling tour gives you an insight into the art of Champagne-making, from harvesting to bottling.
From the mountain of Reims, with its grands crus and blanc de noirs (Chardonnay / Pinot Noir), to the hillsides overlooking Epernay and its blanc de blancs (100% Chardonnay), everyone can taste their favourite grape varieties and blends.
The gentleness of the region invites you to pedal at your own pace for a total immersion in the richness of this land.
Itinéraire
Leisure or Fit TINQUEUX 48km 495m 
Starting from Tinqueux, you take the road and glide into the rolling vineyards of the Montagne de Reims. Following the Vesle River to Jonchery-sur-Vesle, you climb gently toward the hills of the Saint-Thierry massif, a green amphitheatre where the noble grapes of Champagne flourish. In Rosnay, the church tower overlooks endless rows of Pinot Meunier. The Champagne Tourist Route then leads you through charming wine villages — Thil, Merfy, Chenay — each a quiet guardian of its terroir. The landscape alternates between wooded valleys and perfectly aligned vines.
From TINQUEUX to VINAY 58km 443m
It is the Regional Natural Park of the Montagne de Reims which opens its doors. You first cross the coast of the island of France, through its route of champagne before reaching the curious twisted beech trees of the Forest Domaniale Verzy. Admire the ocean of vineyards at the top of the Verzenay Lighthouse or take the time to enjoy a glass of Champagne at Perchingbar, a bar perched among the trees. Follow our advice and visit one of our friendly cellars. Then the Vallée de la Marne welcomes you and it’s along its side channel that you will end this pleasant day before reaching Vinay.
FROM VINAY, BLANCS DES BLANCS LOOP 29km
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 Vinay.
From VINAY to REIMS 55km 340m
REIMS
End of the stay at the end of the morning. After breakfast you will have time to wander through the city and up to the impressive cathedral.
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Informations pratiques
Deluxe range
For an exceptional stay you enter some of the best residences, castles and mansions and sleep in princes and duchesses’ rooms.
Starting from 3140€/participant in Self Guided option
See detailed prices Accommodation example
Price includes
- Accommodation: 5 nights in a Double room
- 5 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Luggage transfer
- Phone assistance 24/7
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- Application fee
- Day 1 : A personalized greeting with our team at the beginning of the trip to receive your travel documents
- Day 4 : Cave Moët & Chandon - Moët & Chandon cellar tour and tasting (1h30)
- Day 5 : Pressoria - Adult ticket - Immersive and interactive tour
Price does not include
- Bike rental (see option)
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners not included in "Price includes"
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)
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- 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.
Our rentals include a "breakage and theft guarantee" for peace of mind when travelling. Information and details from your advisor.
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Getting here
Departure city : TINQUEUX
Coming by car
- at 0h from PARIS
- at 0h from BORDEAUX
- at 0h from LYON
Arrival city : REIMS
Coming by car
- at 1h45 from PARIS
- at 6h from BORDEAUX
- at 4h45 from LYON
Coming by train
- Reims train station - 0h45 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Reims-Champagne airport
Taxi : 20 min
*Parking: Since many of our clients travel by train or plane, we do not include parking in our packages. In addition, many accommodations don’t have the capacity to park a vehicle for the duration of your cycling vacation. So if you’re planning to arrive by car, we suggest you check parking options when you make your reservation. If you reserve a parking space at the first or last accommodation of your stay, you must pay the accommodation provider on site.
* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.
How to get back to the starting point
- Return by car in 0h00 to your starting point
- Private shuttle: see detailed fares or contact us
Recommended equipment
Bike
- Hybrid Bike or Touring Bike or Gravel Bike
- 18 to 30-speed transmission
- 26- to 29-inch wheels
- Tires: 35 to 42 section, reinforced against punctures
- Disc brakes recommended
- 2 bottle cages
- Bell
- Front and rear lighting
Clothing and equipment
- Helmet (supplied with bike rental unless otherwise specified locally)
- 1 bike mount for smartphone to use the mobile route planner application
- Suitable cycling clothing:
- bib, shorts or tights: elastic and breathable, to facilitate movement and wick away perspiration
- Breathable T-shirts, synthetic or merino wool
- Breathable windbreaker
- Thermal or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- 1 backpack or 1 or 2 carrier bags (1 carrier bag supplied with bike rental)
- 1 or 2 water bottles (supplied with bike rental in France)
- 1 lock (supplied with bike rental)
- Technical details, recommended by the team for optimum comfort:
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, depending on season and destination
- Padded bib (chamois)
- High-visibility vest or fluorescent belt
- Neck warmer and cap
Bike maintenance
- Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
- Maintenance kit: rag, oil, brake pads
Other
- A suitcase for your belongings carried in the vehicle (limited to one per person)
- Street clothes
- 1 pair of evening shoes
- Fleece jacket for the evening
- Toiletry bag
- Telephone and charger
Terms of payment and cancellation
The full terms and conditions of sale are available here: https://www.abicyclette-voyages.com/conditions-generales-de-vente/
Booking and payment
- Departure more than 30 days before your booking: payment of a deposit of 30%, excluding insurance, at the time of booking. If you have taken out travel insurance, it must be paid in full at the time of booking to guarantee its validity.
- Departure within 30 days of your booking: payment of the total cost of your stay. Or payment of the balance of the holiday if you have already paid a deposit.
Cancellation of the Contract
You may cancel the Contract at any time before the start of the Tour, subject to payment of a cancellation fee. Any total or partial cancellation will incur the following costs per participant:
| Cancellation period | Fees |
| From the date of Booking to 60 days or more before departure or the 1st day of the programme | 5% of the total cost of the Tour (including options); a minimum of 100 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer |
| Between 59 and 30 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 10% of the total cost of the Tour (including options); a minimum of 120 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer
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| Between 29 and 10 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 30% of the total amount of the Tour (including options) a minimum of 150 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer |
| Entre 9 à 7 jours avant le départ ou le 1er jour du programme | 45% du montant total du Voyage (options incluses) |
| Between 9 and 7 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 75% of the total cost of the trip (including options) |
| Less than 3 days to the day of departure or the 1st day of the programme | 100% of the total cost of the trip (including options) |
| No show on day of departure or 1st day of programme |
Custom made trips
You want a custom made cycling tour, or you’ve spotted one of our trips and would like to adapt it ? Tell us a bit about your project and we’ll help you prepare a trip that suits you best.
Starting from 3140€
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Meeting with our local guide
Before your first ride, we invite you to meet one of our guides, at your place of departure. A time of exchange, a privileged moment to give you our last practical tips, must-see places and experiences, to answer all your questions, take care of your bike fitting to begin your trip.