Duration
6 days and 5 nights
Level
Leisure
ou Fit
Departure date
From March 7th to October 31st
Trip type
Self-guided trip
Trip type
Travelling loop
Destination
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.
Leisure or Fit 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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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*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.
The full terms and conditions of sale are available here: https://www.abicyclette-voyages.com/en/general-terms-and-conditions/
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 |
| Between 9 and 7 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 45% of the total cost of the trip (including options) |
| Between 6 and 3 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 |
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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.