Champagne & Alsace Easygoing E-bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Champagne & Alsace Easygoing E-bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
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.
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)
StartReims
EndStrasbourg
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
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
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)
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
Surrounded by lush vineyards and dense forests, this charming 17th-century family-owned château represents the Alsatian rustic style and personable hospitality. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
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.
Nights 4-5
This stylishly renovated 18th-century farmhouse—featuring a restaurant with two Michelin stars—is beautifully situated on the Ill River. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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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
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
*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
Premiere Hotel
This stylishly renovated 18th-century farmhouse—featuring a restaurant with two Michelin stars—is beautifully situated on the Ill River. (pool, spa)
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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.
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+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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