Champagne & Alsace Easygoing E-bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Luxury Hotels
Champagne & Alsace Easygoing E-bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Luxury Hotels
2027: May, Sep-Oct
Dolce Tempo Journey in Sparkling Champagne & the Alsace Wine Route
Pedal past half-timbered houses, sleepy canals and forested hills, sampling from acclaimed wineries as you go. Between the landscapes, the history and the hospitality, glasses here are always half-full.
Highlights
- Explore the countryside on dedicated bike paths through vine-rich hills and the Vosges forest
- E-bike past Grand Cru vineyards and historic castles on your way to Hautvillers, home of Dom Pierre Pérignon
- Learn about the methods used by local wine merchants in lost-in-time Alsatian villages
- Savor exquisite cuisine—from a two-Michelin-starred dinner to an intimate evening at Moët & Chandon, one of France’s most prestigious Champagne houses
- Ride past rows of tidy vineyards and sample world-renowned vintages along the Route des Vins (Wine Route)
Start Reims
End Strasbourg
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
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 e-bike along car-free paths in the World Heritage landscape of the Coteaux de Champagne • Visit Abbaye d’Hautvillers and the final resting place of Dom Pierre Pérignon who, upon inventing Champagne, is said to have cried to his fellow monks, “Come quickly! I am tasting the stars!” • The splendid properties of négociants (wine merchants) line Épernay’s prestigious Avenue de Champagne 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)
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Day 3
Embark from the enchanting town of Marlenheim along the bike-friendly Route des Vins (Wine Route), which traces lovely canals and links picturesque villages • E-bike through easygoing terrain in the heart of Alsace, skirting the Vosges foothills • Take a stroll among Obernai’s half-timbered façades and window boxes brimming with geraniums, a typically Alsatian scene • Relax at a historic manor turned boutique hotel.
Night 3
Deluxe Hotel
Surrounded by lush vineyards and dense forests, this charming 17th-century family-owned château represents the Alsatian rustic style and personable hospitality. (pool, spa)
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Days 4-6
Enjoy lunch at a café cantine that uses organic products sourced locally from Alsace • Explore charming Ribeauvillé, designated as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, and taste Alsace wine at the local winery • Enter the Vosges forest via a peaceful cycling path • Cycle through picturesque villages like Barr, Andlau and Ribeauvillé, where Gothic churches, medieval fortifications and half-timbered architecture reflect the region's rich history • Enjoy an unforgettable meal at a two‑Michelin‑star restaurant • Take one last morning e-bike ride with views of the Vosges Massif and nearby Germany in the background.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
This stylishly renovated 18th-century farmhouse—featuring a restaurant with two Michelin stars—is beautifully situated on the Ill River. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
In order to connect multiple distinct regions of France, our itinerary includes a 4-hour mid-trip shuttle on the morning of Day 3, when we travel from the vineyards of Champagne to the rolling hills and forests of Alsace.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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