Your Journey

Day 1:

Arrive Reims. Allow time to visit the splendid cathedral. Meet the route manager for a briefing and to receive your bikes.

Day 2 Reims - Matougues (49km):

Cycle via Tinqueux through the typical vineyards villages of the Montagne de Reims, Chigny (villages Louse Pommery), Verzenay and Bouzy. The latter has Grand Cru status with a top rating of 100 percent under the region's percentage system.

Day 3 Matougues - Epernay (29km):

Bike to Epernay alongside the Marne Canal. Visit Epernay's famous wine cellars this afternoon.

Day 4 Epernay - Loop ride in Marne Valley (36km):

Be introduced to the rich viticultural heritage of the Champagne Trail in the Marne Valley, via Hautvillers, Venteuil and Reuil. Return to Epernay on the other side of the Marne.

Day 5 Epernay - Loop ride in Cote des Blancs (30km):

Today visit the vineyards of the Cote des Blancs, home of the chardonnay grape. Cycle via villages of Pierry, Cuis, Cramant and Avize. Return to Epernay in the afternoon.

Day 6 Epernay - Reims (36km):

Cycle through the national forest of Hautvillers and pass through Avenay Val'Or Germaine, Return to Reims via Ludes.

Day 7 Reims:

Arrangements conclude after breakfast.

Terrain

Easy to moderate with some hilly terrain. Most days are short allowing you plenty of time to visit the famous vineyards and taste the world renowned champagne.