Champagne & Alsace Easygoing E-bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

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 1-3

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 Easygoing E-bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

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 1-3

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: May-Jun, Aug-Sep

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.  

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Highlights

  • Explore the countryside on dedicated bike paths through vine-rich hills and the Vosges forest 
  • E-bike past wooded plateaus and historic castles on your way to Hautvillers, the home of Dom Pierre Pérignon
  • Learn about the methods used by local wine merchants in lost-in-time Alsatian villages  
  • Savor a two-starred Michelin dinner at Auberge de I'lll and spend a private evening at the Moët & Chandon Champagne house, where each course is paired with a unique champagne 
  • Ride past rows of tidy vineyards and sample world-renown vintages along the Route des Vins (Wine Route) 
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France

StartReims

EndStrasbourg

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

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.

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. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa) 

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

Day 3

Description

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.

Accommodations

Night 3

Hostellerie des Châteaux
Ottrott
*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)  

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

Days 4-6

Description

Explore the charms of one of the oldest medieval towns in Alsace, Ribeauvillé, on a guided tour Enter the Vosges forest via a peaceful cycling path Wander in wonderfully preserved Riquewihr and Eguisheim, whose stunning Gothic churches and medieval fortifications earn them titles among the Most Beautiful Villages of France Enjoy one last morning e-bike ride with views of the Vosges Massif in the background.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Hôtel des Berges
Illhaeusern
Premiere 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 based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $6,599 /person

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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. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa) 

Night 3

Hostellerie des Châteaux
Ottrott

*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)  

Nights 4-5

Hôtel des Berges
Illhaeusern

Premiere Hotel

This stylishly renovated 18th-century farmhouse—featuring a restaurant with two Michelin stars—is beautifully situated on the Ill River. (pool, spa)
 

From $6,599 /person

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Bikes

Enjoy the Ride

On this Dolce Tempo trip, most travelers choose to ride one of our custom titanium e‑bikes (shown below). If you prefer to enjoy the daily rides without electric assistance, you’ll have the option after booking to select a different bike in your Backroads account.

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+

From $6,599 /person

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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.

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