With the earned title of one of the most beautiful villages in France, you'll enjoy visiting Oger on day 3
Discover this lovely 12th century church on day 3 in the middle of a vineyard landscape
Visit the atmospheric underground corridors housing the region's finest
Explore the lanes and rural trails of the region
Sample some of the finest champagne in France
Cycle through Champagne and explore the verdant scenery

Champagne Cycling Weekend

Duration
4 days
Site savings
$10
From
$458 USD

Some long weekends can feel like holidays, especially when they are well organized and every hour is packed with opportunities to soak up the history and culture all around you. Or just simply relax in this sparkling region where hospitality is second nature. The Champagne region has all sorts of delights to reveal to you during your visit.

  • Category
    Cultural & Historical
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Hilly
  • Distance
    43.5 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    21.7 miles
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Quick Stats

  • Duration
    4 days
  • Main Destination
    France
  • Distance
    43.5 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    21.7 miles
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Hilly

Route Map (click to view larger image)

Itinerary Details

  1. Day 1Arrival in Epernay

    Arrive by train in Epernay. Check in at the hotel. The hotel’s reception will give you a tour package with instructions and the essentials to have a successful tour (road-book, maps, tourist information, etc).

    • Parva Domus Guest House
  2. Day 2Loop ride in Marne Valley, Epernay – Epernay

    Winding your way between vines and hillsides, the Champagne Trail in Marne Valley will introduce you to the rich viticultural heritage. Frequently overlooking the valley, this itinerary affords wonderful views. Your trail snakes through the vines leading to Hautvillers, a charming village known for its Benedictine abbey. Then you will head to Cumières to stop for a lunch break, perhaps in a restaurant sculpted in chalk. Continue to Damery, where you mustn’t leave without visiting the 12th-13th-century church that overlooks the village and houses a painting by Watteau of the Madonna and Child (18th century). On the way to Venteuil, you can enjoy a view of Château de Boursault. The valley trail will take you through villages between vines, fields and forests all the way to Reuil. Back to Epernay on the other side of the Marne.

    • 21.7 miles
    • Parva Domus Guest House
    • Breakfast
  3. Day 3Loop ride in Cote de Blancs

    Today you will visit the vineyards of the Côte des Blancs, the homeland of the Chardonnay grape. Following the Champagne Tourist Trail, descend towards Pierry – where you can visit its 18th-century château, storeroom and cellars – and the Chavot-Courcourt church (12th century), a solitary island of stone in an ocean of vines. After Cuis and its fine Romanesque church, the trail will take you close to cliffs to reach Cramant and its over-sized bottle (8.50 metres/28 feet); not far from there is the small village of Avize, decorated in frescoes (many of which can be found in Champagne). The brightly floral Oger is not surprisingly one of the “most beautiful villages in France”. Here you can visit a museum dedicated to “traditions, love and Champagne”. Back to Epernay in the afternoon. Visit and tasting of Brut Imperial in the cellars of Moet et Chandon.

    • 21.7 miles
    • Parva Domus Guest House
    • Breakfast
  4. Day 4Departure

    Your tour draws to a close; leave the hotel today for your onward travel.

    • Breakfast