Champagne & Alsace Bike Tour
Sparkling Champagne & the Alsace Wine Route
Taste Champagne in Champagne. Savor world-class cuisine in Alsace. Pedal through vine-covered hills to discover renowned wine cellars. Santé! In this captivating corner of France, there’s much to toast.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $6,599 - $7,099/person
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Highlights
- Attend an exclusive private dinner and Champagne pairing at Moët & Chandon, one of the most popular Champagne houses in France
- Ride dedicated bike paths along France’s Route des Vins, through a patchwork of green hills that produce Alsace’s famous white wines
- Pamper yourself at our elegant and exclusive hotels, from a tranquil retreat amid a sea of vineyards to an architectural marvel in Alsace
- Bike through picturesque woodlands and pretty Alsatian towns with colorful half-timbered houses, cobblestone plazas and flower-filled window boxes
- Cycle alongside the picturesque Canal de la Marne as you head into the heart of Champagne's prestigious vineyard-covered hillsides
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Reims Airport & Travel Details
- Visit the winery of Joseph Perrier for a tour of their three-mile-long underground cellar and a tasting of one of their exquisite Champagnes
- Famed vineyards provide an idyllic backdrop as you ride dedicated bike paths in the Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne, a World Heritage landscape northeast of Paris
- Visit Abbaye d’Hautvillers, where monk Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried
- On the Avenue de Champagne, marvel at the splendid properties of prestigious négociants (wine merchants) before an exclusive cellar tour and gastronomic dinner at the world-renowned Moët & Chandon Champagne House.
Nights 1-2
Luxury Hotel
With sweeping views over the surrounding Champagne vineyards, this award-winning retreat features elegant modern design, an expansive and airy spa and top-notch service. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Your Alsatian adventure begins in the enchanting town of Marlenheim, with a delicious homemade lunch at an authentic auberge, highlighting local specialties and regional flavors
- Follow the bike-friendly Route des Vins (France’s oldest Wine Route!), beloved for its lovely canals and picturesque villages
- Ride rolling terrain through the heart of Alsace, skirting the graceful Vosges foothills
- With its profusion of Alsatian-style houses and window boxes of geraniums, Obernai is a heavenly place to explore on foot
- Relax at a beautiful retreat nestled in the green hills of Ottrott.
Night 3
Deluxe Hotel
Traditional Alsatian architecture meets sleek modern design at this spa hotel nestled in the region’s forested hills. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Tree-lined bike paths lead you into the peaceful Vosges forest
- Enjoy lunch at a café cantine that uses organic products sourced locally from Alsace
- Cycle through picturesque villages like Barr, Andlau and Ribeauvillé, where Gothic churches, medieval fortifications and half-timbered architecture reflect the region's rich history
- Taste Alsace wine at a local winery in Ribeauville, designated as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France
- Sit down to gourmet experiences at our hotel’s restaurants in Colroy-la-Roche
- Enjoy one last morning ride in Vosges on quiet roads.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
Tucked away in an Alsatian forest, this unforgettable boutique property is a modern oasis elegantly influenced by natural elements. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Strasbourg Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
