Champagne Bike Tour - Bike & Bubbly
Hotel & Bike • 4 nights
VISITING: France
Overview
Why we love this tour
Gothic architecture in Reims and A-list Champagne houses in Epernay
Authentic winemaking villages in Montagne de Reims National Park
See the home village and grave of Champagne pioneer, Dom Pérignon
Three days of cycling through Champagne vineyards
* 5% discount off the tour price for 2026 departures if booked before 31st December 2025
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Get up close and personal with the world’s most famous historic sparkling wine-producing region on this 4-night Bike & Bubbly Champagne cycling tour.
If you have ever celebrated with a glass of Champagne, then it could have only come from this northeast area of France, which has produced this recognised sparkling wine for centuries. Your cycle route will lead you through rolling countryside and acres upon acres of vineyards. Visit charming French wine-making villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites and renowned Champagne houses.
Starting (and ending) in Reims, the birthplace of Champagne, use your first day to explore the city’s historic streets and magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Reims Cathedral, and Basilique Saint-Remi - there are even Roman ruins here too!
It’s on your second day that you’ll embark on a fascinating circular cycle route of this huge Champagne-making region. Explore the Montagne de Reims National Park area, including Mailly Champagne, Verzenay, Bouzy, Tours sur Marne and Aÿ.
Highlights of this cycle tour include a stop at Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon pioneered his sparkling wine in the 17th century, and a visit to Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne (a long street lined with historic Champagne houses), storing thousands of Champagne bottles. Descend into chalk-cave cellars to compare names such as Moet and Taittinger. And what’s a Champagne tour without sampling a little Champagne (payable locally), produced by small-scale winemakers - don’t miss the Red Champagne!
The Trip
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Accommodation
3* Hotels & Guesthouses
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3-star hotels and guesthouses, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Reims - Grand Hotel Continental
Epernay - Parva Domus Guest House
A mix of 3* hotels and charming B&Bs
Breakfast included, half board available
Secure bike storage
Luggage transfers included
What's included
Price includes
4 nights accommodation: in 3* hotels and charming B&Bs
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (max 20 kg)
Welcome briefing
Maps and route information
GPS tracks on a mobile App
Local contact number for assistance
Tourist taxes
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Flights and transfers
Bike hire
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Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, spare inner tube, pump and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike. Helmets can also be provided at no extra charge if required - please add at time of booking.
Hybrid bike
Hybrid Giant Argento 24 gear with pannier
E-bike hire
Moustache Samedi 28 (9 gears) with pannier.
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Reims B&B (twin/double room, bed & breakfast)
Epernay 3* (twin/double room, bed & breakfast)
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
Excursions
Champagne house visit & tasting (major producer - approx. price)
Champagne house visit & tasting (smaller producer - approx. price)
Board upgrade (B&B included)
Half Board
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (SNCF) from Reims, then fly or Eurostar from Paris.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.
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