+33(0)2 54 78 62 52From Reims to Epernay : cycling on the wine route of Champagne
- The touristic roads of Champagne wines
- The city of Reims, « city of Kings » and Art Deco city
- Epernay which gather the greatest houses of Champagne
Reference : CH4
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From March to October
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour from Reims to Epernay :
Go and discover the prestigious vineyard of Champagne, on an itinerary leading you from Reims, France’s great coronation city, to Épernay where the world greatest Champagne producers are located. Between the natural regional parc, Veloroute of the Vallee de la Marne and bucolic wine paths, follow the famous wine route fringed with charming villages in the hollow of the valley.
Dom Pérignon, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Blanc de Blanc, Montagne de Reims … All these famous and evocative names will have no secret for you !
Day 1 : Arrival in Reims
Discover this Art and History city ! Famous “great coronation city” with its cathédrale Notre Dame, one of the most major gothic art construction in Europe, Reims is particularly attractive for its numerous Art Déco districts typical of the 1920s.
Ride and discover the Massif de St Thierry. An amazing combination of forests and vineyard surrounding 15 wine villages !
Day 2 : Reims – Aÿ | 46 km
Ride round the Montagne de Reims following the prestigious touristic route of Champagne, passing by the wine villages of Rilly la Montagne, Verzenay and Bouzy. You will finish this first step with the new Véloroute of the Vallée de la Marne, along the river, before reaching the village of Aÿ.
Day 3 : Aÿ – Baulne en Brie | 46 km
Follow the Véloroute before bifurcating to the village of the famous monk Dom Pérignon : Hautvillers ! After a short stop, ride along the picturesques routes bordered by vineyard offering nice view points on the Vallée de la Marne, before reaching Baulne-en-Brie, one of the oldest villages of Champagne.
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Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s.
Day 4 : Baulne en Brie – Vertus | 42 km
Enjoy the local heritage : The gothic style abbey church of Orbais l’Abbaye or the renaissance castle of Montmort Lucy, as well as the charming town of Vertus and its old houses.
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Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s.
Day 5 : Vertus – Épernay | 26 km
Cycle to Côte des Blancs. Pedal along some of the classified Grand Cru villages on the slopes producing Chardonnay grapes. Discover typical villages nested between the vineyard and the lush forest : Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger. Have a break in the nice small church of Chavot-Courcourt, lost in the vineyards, before returning to Epernay.
Moët & Chandon
Discover the greatest cellars in Champagne! The tour will end with a tasting of two of the House’s champagnes to discover two facets of the Moët et Chandon style.
Day 6 : Departure during the day
The little extra with Biking France (optional):
Our « Visit Package », including
. Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s in Hautvillers
. wine cellar tour and Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon
. Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s in Vertus
Select your category
- from March 1st to April 30th
from October 1st to 31st - Departure: daily
310 € / pers.*
500 € / pers.*
- from May 1st to September 30th
- Departure: daily
310 € / pers.*
500 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
1 dinner (drinks not included)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 0 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (5 nights included)
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Transfer from Epernay to Reims and personal bike repatriation
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
1 dinner (drinks not included)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 0 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (5 nights included)
•
Transfer from Epernay to Reims and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 77 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
+ 115 € / pers.
+ 105 € / pers.*
(including: 1 night with breakfast (accommodation in a two-person bedroom) / map & personalized navigation app / 1 day cycle rental - classic VTC bike)
+ 95 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
+ 140 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 20% / from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
. Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s in Hautvillers
. wine cellar tour and Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon
. Champagne tasting at a winegrower’s in Vertus
(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 map holder
- 1 repair kit with pump
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided.
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 map holder
- 1 repair kit with pump
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided.
- Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> How to arrive in Reims
> Return
Your journey
Tour description
Mix of small traffic roads and cycling paths (about 20%).
Bike stages trip profiles
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- option : Excursion Reims – Massif de St Thierry : 43 km / elevation gain : 507m / elevation loss : 507m
- stage Reims – Aÿ : 46 km / elevation gain : 382m / elevation loss : 388m
- stage Aÿ – Baune en Brie (Vineyards version) : 46 km / elevation gain : 660m / elevation loss : 635m
- stage Aÿ – Baune en Brie (“Voie Verte” greenway version) : 46 km / elevation gain : 642m / elevation loss : 615m
- stage Baulne en Brie – Vertus : 42 km / elevation gain : 436m / elevation loss : 424m
- stage Vertus – Epernay : 26 km / elevation gain : 410m / elevation loss : 437m
Navigation app
Besides the maps, we also provide a personalised navigation app.
How to arrive in Reims
By train :
From Paris Gare de l’Est train station >> Reims train station (about 45 minutes by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane :
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Gare de Champagne Ardenne (by TGV train) >> Reims train station (by train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de l’Est train station >> Reims train station.
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 4 >> Gare de l’Est train station >> Reims train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php
– Orly Val (automatic metro) >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop ‘Gare du Nord’ >> Metro line 5 >> Gare de l’Est train station >> Reims train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de l’Est train station >> Reims train station.
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 4 >> Gare de l’Est train station >> Reims train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Paris Vatry:
– Taxi transfer or shuttle transfer: Châlons-en-Champagne train station > Reims train station.
www.navettevatry.fr/reservation-navette-aeroport-gare/gare_description/chalon
Return
If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Epernay train station >> Reims train Station (about 35 minutes by train).
– Epernay >> Reims (by taxi).
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports :
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Epernay train station >> Paris Gare de l’Est train station (by train).
> Nearby Airports:
– Paris Vatry Airport : www.parisvatry.com
– Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport : www.parisaeroport.fr/en/homepage
– Beauvais Airport : www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/passengers/
Some questions about this trip ?
Contact us +33(0)2 54 78 62 52 or by email
