The biking varied from rolling to challenging amid varying and fascinating scenery, the guides couldn't have been more appropriately helpful, resilient and delightful, the accommodations were fantastic and the meals offered a wide variety of foods and food experiences, and of course there was all the champagne one could want to sample and enjoy.

Routes, Hotels, food and leaders were outstanding as usual. Great weather every day made it perfect. Dinner at Moet & Chandon with Champagne tastings was a unique and memorable experience.

From the moment we started pedaling in the Champagne region until our farewell ride in Alsace, it felt as if we were in our own bike riding fairytale. In champagne, the landscapes are so sweeping and picturesque with clouds hovering right above the vineyards. Learning about making champagne and it's place in history fed my love of learning. Speaking of being fed, did I mention the food? The French just make everything taste delicious. In Alsace, there is much more of a German feel to the food and the towns. Even the sour kraut was good! As we peddled along the wine route, half-timbered towns dotted the landscape; church bells chimed and bakery smells beckoned us to stop and have a pastry. This trip was guided by an all female crew led by Ariane and Joseé with Atty in the support role. They were charming, funny, efficient and all around bad-a😄😄. This trip exceeded my expectations in so many ways. It's been two weeks since this trip ended and I'm still pinching myself! What a lovely dream.

What a great trip! Fantastic food, lots of great wine and champagne, and beautiful villages, vineyards and biking. Our trip leaders were classic Backroads: fun, knowledgeable, super-nice, and focused on making our trip wonderful. Exceeded my expectations.

What a trip! Just got back and still reliving the week. The riding was magical, the food and wine was wonderful, and the hotels (and SPAs) were sublime. A must-do!

Every detail and need was anticipated. All services were superior. And the champagne was pretty good too! Food was fantastic.

It was incredible to be biking through beautiful vineyards and charming villages. Tours of three different Champagne makers was most interesting. The private tour at Moët et Chandon was really special with a Champahne tasting and private dinner that was over the top! The guides were superb, fun and well organised.

Great biking, amazing food and wine experiences and the best guides around. How can you go wrong? Michelin starred restaurants, Champagne tastings and beautiful scenery. I loved this trip so much! I learned so much about Champagne and how it is made. I was able to enjoy two regions of France in one trip. Truly an exceptional experience. Thank you Backroads!

Champagne and Alsace are charming backdrops to fabulous food, wine, and biking. Backroads hit another home run with their stand, accommodations, and routes for our private group.If you are on the fence or even just considering this trip, ponder no longer and just do it! You won't regret is

Despite a pretty rainy week, we had a lovely trip with great leaders! The destinations of Champagne and Alsace were spectacular, and I will hope to return in the future when there is a bit more sunshine to enjoy the vineyards! From start to finish the trip was well planned and executed, with particular thanks to Dom and JC, our most awesome leaders!