Classic bike (AT)
£96 for 3 days
Some short breaks manage to feel like a proper holiday, especially when everything is taken care of. This cycling tour is based in Épernay, allowing you to unpack once and enjoy two carefully chosen loop rides through different Champagne wine regions. Between rides there is time to explore cellars, villages and the lively centre of Épernay itself. Champagne reveals its character slowly, through its landscapes, its history and the people who work the vines.
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Arrive in Épernay and make your way to your hotel. After check in you are free to relax or head out to explore the town. Your roadbook, maps and local information will be provided by the hotel reception or local representative. Overnight in Épernay.
Example accommodation: Parva Domus, Épernay
Ride through a landscape of vines and rolling hills on the Champagne Trail in the Marne Valley. The route offers frequent views across the river and vineyards. Cycle through Hautvillers, a charming village known for its Benedictine abbey, then continue to Cumières where a lunch stop in a restaurant carved into the chalk makes a memorable pause.
Ride on to Damery and visit its twelfth to thirteenth century church, home to an eighteenth century painting of the Madonna and Child by Watteau. Continue towards Venteuil with views of Château de Boursault before following quiet lanes through vines, fields and forest to Reuil. Return to Épernay on the opposite bank of the Marne.
Example accommodation: Parva Domus, Épernay
Today explore the Côte des Blancs, home of the Chardonnay grape. Follow the Champagne Tourist Trail towards Pierry where you can visit the 18th Century château, storeroom and cellars. Pass Chavot Courcourt church, a 12th Century landmark standing alone among the vines, then continue through Cuis with its Romanesque church.
The route climbs close to the cliffs before reaching Cramant and its striking 8.5 metre Champagne bottle. Nearby Avize is decorated with frescoes typical of the region. Return via the flower-filled village of Oger, listed among the most beautiful villages in France, where a small museum celebrates traditions, love and Champagne. Finish the ride via Aÿ Champagne with time to visit the Pressoria wine museum before returning to Épernay.
Example accommodation: Parva Domus, Épernay
Your tour ends after breakfast. Depart at your own pace.
We recommend flying to Paris or travel by train and returning from Paris or travel by train.
£96 for 3 days
£156 for 3 days
Included with bike hire
Champagne, France
Getting to Épernay via Paris
By plane: Fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). You can catch a direct TGV from the airport terminal to Reims in around 30 minutes, then a short regional train to Épernay (around 25 minutes). Alternatively, fly into Paris Orly or CDG and take the RER B into Paris before connecting to Épernay.
By train: Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord, then cross to Gare de l’Est (a 10-minute walk) and take a TGV to Reims (46 minutes). From Reims, regional trains run to Épernay in around 25 minutes. Total journey time from London is around 4.5 hours.
By car: Épernay is around 145km from Paris, taking approximately 1.5 hours via the A4 motorway east. From Calais, allow around 2.5 hours via the A26.
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
