Champagne & Alsace Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Champagne & Alsace Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Aug-Oct 2026: Apr-Oct

From $6,399 - $7,149 /person

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. 

... Read more

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 half-timbered houses, cobblestone plazas and vibrant gardens
  • Coast through the carefully tended vineyards of the Côte des Blancs, known for producing exquisite Blanc de Blancs and prestigious Grand Cru wines
France/Germany map

France

Start Reims

End Strasbourg

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Return

Itinerary

Moët et Chandon

Days 1-2

Description

Famed vineyards provide an idyllic backdrop as you ride dedicated bike paths in the Coteaux de Champagne and through a World Heritage landscape just to the east 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.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Royal Champagne Hôtel & Spa
Champillon
Premiere 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 based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Bridge Over Water with Town View

Day 3

Description

From the enchanting town of Marlenheim, follow the bike-friendly Route des Vins (France’s oldest Wine Route!), beloved for its lovely canals and picturesque villages • Ride easygoing 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.

Accommodations

Night 3

6717 Nature Hotel & Spa
Ottrott
*Casual Hotel

Traditional Alsatian architecture meets sleek modern design at this spa hotel nestled in the region’s forested hills. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Backroads Guest Biking in Alsace with Mountain and Town View

Days 4-6

Description

Tree-lined bike paths lead you into the peaceful Vosges forest • Taste Alsace wine over a picnic lunch at a rustic vineyard • Wander in wonderfully preserved Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé, both among the designated Most Beautiful Villages of France, with stunning Gothic churches and medieval fortifications • Sit down to gourmet experiences at a local restaurant in Colroy-la-Roche • Enjoy one last morning ride in the valley, with views of the Vosges massif and nearby Germany.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

La Cheneaudière
Colroy-la-Roche
Premiere 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 based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Want to learn more about this trip?

Request a Detailed Itinerary! Complete with descriptions of each day, tips on travel arrangements, regional highlights and more, it’s the perfect tool to help you choose. You can easily share it with friends too!

Download & Share

What's Included

See more

From $6,399 /person

View Dates
Return

Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Royal Champagne Hôtel & Spa
Champillon

Premiere 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) 

Night 3

6717 Nature Hotel & Spa
Ottrott

*Casual Hotel

Traditional Alsatian architecture meets sleek modern design at this spa hotel nestled in the region’s forested hills. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

La Cheneaudière
Colroy-la-Roche

Premiere 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)

From $6,399 /person

View Dates
Return

Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $6,399 /person

View Dates
Return

No Reviews

Have you gone on this trip? Be the first to leave a review.

Leave a Review

From $6,399 /person

View Dates
Return

Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Your guest & room selections

1 adult

1 room, 1 bed

Edit

Please Select a Group Size

Group size is required to show per-person pricing. Your group size can be approximate and can change.

Want to learn more about this trip?

Request a Detailed Itinerary! Complete with descriptions of each day, tips on travel arrangements, regional highlights and more, it’s the perfect tool to help you choose. You can easily share it with friends too!

Download & Share

Book with Confidence

Backroads provides flexible booking policies so that you can plan your vacation with complete peace of mind.

Learn more

From $6,399 /person

View Dates