Champagne Bike & Bubbly

Groups can be from 2 to 14.

Yes. Riders must be 18 by the beginning of the tour to participate.

Yes, the bikes available to hire on this tour are modern aluminium framed, hybrid models with 24 speeds and a comfortable saddle, offering an upright riding position. The bikes come equipped with rear pannier, handlebar bag, lock, repair kit, and map holder.

Electric bikes are also available to hire.

The tour operator suggests you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene reasons. Alternatively, helmets can be hired for an additional fee.

This is a trip for those who have a reasonable level of fitness and are used to cycling daily. To make the best champagnes, the grapes have to be grown on slopes, so be prepared for some hills along the way!

Daily distance will be 35-60km. You will mostly cycle on asphalt vineyards roads, countryside roads and cycle patgs. No traffic roads on this tour.

The tour starts and ends in Reims. You can fly to Paris then take the train from Paris-Est to Reims. Paris is approximately 148 km (92 mi) from Reims.

Arrival by Train

• There are two train stations in Reims - one for high-speed trains (TGV), the other one in the city centre (regular trains)
• If arriving from the high-speed train station (Gare TGV Champagne-Ardenne in Bézanne):
  - You can take a train from the TGV’s station to Reims train station (about 15mn – ~3€)
  - You can take the tramway – line B to Reims city centre - Stop at the train station (about 30mn - ~2€)
• Reims train station is about 5 mins away on foot from hotels
• There is a taxi station at the train station if needed

Parking in Reims
None of the hotels have a private carpark. Guarded pay carparks are available in town.

If you are travelling solo or would like your own room then a single supplement is payable.

Half-board refers to dinners, typically featuring 3-course meals (starter, main course, dessert) at local restaurants. Drinks and extras are not included and should be paid directly at the restaurant. Dinners are usually scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

These meals are reserved at set times to ensure quality service. You will receive vouchers in your welcome pack, which must be presented at each restaurant. For this tour, four dinners are included if the half-board supplement will be availed.

Helmets are provided if you rent a bike with the tour operator. But you can always bring your own helmet if you wish.

You will be provided with a roadbook containing all the essential addresses, restaurant recommendations, tourist information, detailed maps, and a complete description of the route.

Furthermore, a free application available on your smartphone is provided for you to follow the itinerary without the risk of getting lost (bike smartphone holder provided).

Luggage transfer is an optional service for an additional fee. If availed, your luggage will be transferred between each hotel.

Luggage should be at the reception every morning by 10:00am. They will be delivered by 4:00pm to the next hotel.