Our bike tour of Champagne takes you on a relaxing ride through this beautiful region of France.

Located in the northeast region of France, Champagne is probably best known for the sparkling white wine to which it lends its name. But this beautiful region offers so much more than a famous bubbly beverage. With a long history and rich heritage, visitors won’t only experience some of the best wine tasting the world over. They will also encounter a rich history filled with wonder and beauty with the Champagne cycling holidays.

Architecture, Landscapes and Sparkling Wine

Ancient castles, fortresses and countless vineyards coupled with delectable cuisine afford visitors a delicious, unique, and unforgettable journey. France is home to some of the most beautiful places on earth, and the Champagne region is no exception. With its beautiful landscapes, ancient heritage and world famous vineyards, This French wine region offers a travel experience second to none.

Tour through neat vineyards and green valleys, celebrated the world over for their sparkling wines. Enjoy a leisurely six night tour. You can choose an electric bike if you’d like an extra boost. The World Heritage architecture, Roman remains and art deco cafes of Reims make a spectacular start and finish to this circular tour, and the Champagne houses of Epernay with tastings in the cellar is a highlight halfway through.

You’ll pedal through the rolling landscapes of Montagne de Reims National Park! You’ll cycle to the village of Hautvillers where Dom Pérignon pioneered his sparkling wine. Listen for the tinkle of bottles and pop of corks as you tour the region’s wine villages, descending into chalk-cave cellars winery to compare names such as Veuve Clicquot Moet and Taittinger, to the Champagne produced by small scale winemakers .

Other Champagne tours spend most of the week in a bus or van! Not us! You spend your time cruising through the vineyards on our bikes, which makes this a one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed!

Discover Champagne by bike

By following the towpaths or venturing on road cycling with low traffic, Champagne is a destination of choice for cycling tourism. Discover charming villages and appellations in the heart of the vineyards and venture into the heart of the Champagne countryside, between forests, streams or around the Reims mountain.

Take a leisurely time t visit a chateau, ask for a guided tour, you’ll have a full of explications about winemaking, Sparkling wine, the system of appellation, wine production, Grand Cru, grower, wineries, and grape varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier Pinot noir and of course tasting at the chateau. Here you’ll find the best of our wine regions through Champagne !

Mixing the beauty of the landscapes and the joys of the palate. The region will not leave you indifferent, whatever your level or your desires.

The region and its people

It’s impossible to not talk about wine when we talk about Champagne! The vine was brought by the Romans but the sparkling wine doesn’t make an appearance until the 14th century. Since then, an entire economy has been forged around its vineyards that produce one of the most famous wines in the world.

Champagne has inherited a very varied architectural heritage. The monuments in chalk or terracotta brick follow the half-timbered ones. The Roman era left some remnants, notably in Reims. From medieval castles to Romanesque churches to Gothic buildings, let yourself be enchanted by all this architectural diversity.

The gastronomy is not left behind with many local specialties … Like the Ham and the Reims Rose Biscuits or the Champagne Truffle. Sweet delicacies to accompany a glass of Champagne are not lacking either … This Champagne cycling holiday is made for you!

Roads of your Champagne cycling holidays

The network of bicycle paths in Champagne was built on the towpaths along the rivers and canals. Tourism infrastructures have also adapted to the growth of bicycle tourism by providing secure areas for bicycles and many bicycle shops.

Two major routes serve the Champagne-Ardenne region: Champagne à Vélo and the Ardennes à Vélo, which offer more than 450 km of greenways to help you discover all the charms of the region!

 


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