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![Building with View in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_067.jpg.webp?itok=pbwm0dPV)
![Three Backroads Guests Biking Through Town in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_115.jpg.webp?itok=_HVPNE-f)
![High Up View in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI_PFL_Guest_21_001.jpg.webp?itok=1qha9U6E)
![Grapes in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9_BSE_Guest_18_013_0.jpg.webp?itok=7R9uH9lQ)
![Latte, Croissants, & Bread in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9_SAL_Guest_21_001.jpg.webp?itok=DSO10jC8)
![Bike Leaning on Building in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9_SAL_Guest_21_002.jpg.webp?itok=HCLm8bnU)
![Backroads Guest Saying Hi to a Donkey in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_BER_19_225.jpg.webp?itok=mNAtDou6)
![Backroads Guest in Cute Town in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_BER_19_386.jpg.webp?itok=2mlofG-v)
![Four Backroads Guests Showing off Food in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_024.jpg.webp?itok=h-Dtk1ZY)
![Smiling Backroads Guest with Arms Up in the Air](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_035.jpg.webp?itok=O-A5O977)
![Backroads Guests Stopping in Vineyard in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_057.jpg.webp?itok=7gvp3Ww5)
![Three Backroads Guests Clinking Wine Glasses](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_108.jpg.webp?itok=fsnfCIrK)
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Champagne & Alsace Family Bike Tour
From $6,899 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Champagne & Alsace Family Bike Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Jul
![Town in Alsace with Cannon](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI_RRI_ST_21_001.jpg.webp?itok=7BucHaDY)
![Building with View in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_067.jpg.webp?itok=pbwm0dPV)
![Three Backroads Guests Biking Through Town in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_115.jpg.webp?itok=_HVPNE-f)
![High Up View in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI_PFL_Guest_21_001.jpg.webp?itok=1qha9U6E)
![Grapes in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9_BSE_Guest_18_013_0.jpg.webp?itok=7R9uH9lQ)
![Latte, Croissants, & Bread in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9_SAL_Guest_21_001.jpg.webp?itok=DSO10jC8)
![Bike Leaning on Building in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9_SAL_Guest_21_002.jpg.webp?itok=HCLm8bnU)
![Backroads Guest Saying Hi to a Donkey in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_BER_19_225.jpg.webp?itok=mNAtDou6)
![Backroads Guest in Cute Town in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_BER_19_386.jpg.webp?itok=2mlofG-v)
![Four Backroads Guests Showing off Food in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_024.jpg.webp?itok=h-Dtk1ZY)
![Smiling Backroads Guest with Arms Up in the Air](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_035.jpg.webp?itok=O-A5O977)
![Backroads Guests Stopping in Vineyard in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_057.jpg.webp?itok=7gvp3Ww5)
![Three Backroads Guests Clinking Wine Glasses](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_108.jpg.webp?itok=fsnfCIrK)
![Two Backroads Guests with Food](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_126.jpg.webp?itok=quhKf-z2)
![Two Backroads Guests Biking Through Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_150.jpg.webp?itok=DBVgxUga)
![Road to Town in Alsace](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BASI-9B_JNI_ST_21_177.jpg.webp?itok=ld6jDs6S)
Sparkling Champagne & the Alsace Wine Route
This family biking adventure bubbles over with legendary names like Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot and Gewürztraminer. Cycle vine-laced hills to the town where Napoleon enjoyed lavish soirées. Ride alongside French canals as they quietly flow by you. Taste Champagne in Champagne and savor Michelin-starred cuisine in Alsace. In this captivating corner of France, there's so much to celebrate.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private dinner and champagne pairing at world-famous Moët & Chandon, one of the oldest Maisons de Champagne
- Bike peaceful paths along sleepy canals and through enchanting towns on the Route des Vins, France's historic wine route
- Ride through some of the prettiest villages in France, with half-timbered houses and gardens filled with vibrant geraniums
- Vacation with family in Relais & Châteaux luxury amid Champagne vineyards and at an architectural marvel in Alsace
![Champagne & Alsace Family Bike Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_FR_BASI9D.jpg.webp?itok=BeymLDp_)
Start Reims
End Strasbourg
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
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Days 1-2
Famed vineyards, such as Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, provide an idyllic backdrop as you ride dedicated bike paths in the Coteaux de Champagne and through a World Heritage landscape just outside 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) • An exclusive cellar tour and dinner await at Moët & Chandon’s illustrious property.
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Nights 1-2
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. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
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Day 3
From the enchanting town of Marlenheim, follow the bike-friendly Route des Vins (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 half-timbered 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.
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Night 3
Traditional Alsatian architecture meets sleek modern design at this spa hotel nestled in the region's forested hills. (pool, spa)
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Days 4-6
Stroll through Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, a 12th-century fortress that overlooks the Rhine River Valley • Tree-lined bike paths lead you into the peaceful Vosges forest • Wander in wonderfully preserved Riquewihr and Eguisheim, both among the designated Most Beautiful Villages of France, with stunning Gothic churches and medieval fortifications • Sip a post-ride libation amid the tree canopy at our Relais & Châteaux retreat in Colroy-la-Roche • Enjoy one last morning ride in the valley, with views of the Vosges Massif on one side and Germany on the other.
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Nights 4-5
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)
What's Included
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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.
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Nights 1-2
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. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
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Night 3
*Casual Hotel
Traditional Alsatian architecture meets sleek modern design at this spa hotel nestled in the region's forested hills. (pool, spa)
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Nights 4-5
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)
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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.
![Backroads Performance Racer 2.0](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/NEW_Equipment_Bikes_Performance_2.0_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=aU_EVsVj)
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 Touring Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/Equipment_Bikes_Touring_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=B5CO-eD2)
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
![Backroads Electric-Assist Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/Electric_Assist_Bike.jpg.webp?itok=W7NEAvmZ)
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
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
![Cannondale Synapse Pro Carbon Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_Cannondale_600x400_1.jpg.webp?itok=ytR5rdD4)
- $650 rental fee; subject to availability
- Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red ETAP AXS
- Delivering phenomenal acceleration and handling in a light and powerful package
- Built for hard-core riders
![Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_tandem_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=VUFcsPP5)
- $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.
Dates & Prices
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