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E-Bike · Jeep · Vintage Car · Pinot Noir Slopes
Épernay Bike & Vineyard Champagne Tour — E-Bike, Jeep & Vintage Car Through the Pinot Slopes
Book if you want to actually see the vineyard, not just the cellar. E-bike day tour (no fitness barrier — pedal assist) from Reims to the Montagne de Reims grand-cru villages: Verzenay, Mailly, Bouzy (all 100% Pinot Noir grand cru). Or a half-day jeep ride into the slopes for the broader view. The format with the broadest sub-niche range — bike, jeep, vintage car all here.
From
$222
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.8 / 5 204+ Reviews
- 7 hours Duration
- 42 Tours 5 Maisons · 5 Formats
- English Guides Sommelier-Led
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What Makes the Bike & Vineyard Champagne Tour Special
Pinot Noir grand-cru terroir on foot/wheel, three vineyard transport options, and family-domain tastings off the Maison circuit.
Highlights
- Drive through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
- Discover the historical village of Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon’s church
- Ride through the UNESCO classified vineyard
- Enjoy a cellar visit and tastings at a family domain: Le Clos Corbier
- Tuck into a relaxed lunch with champagnes and regional specialties
What's Included
- Guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
- Electric-assisted bike with helmet
- Tasting 4 wines (2 champagnes, 1 red wine, and 1 ratafia)
- Entry fees and lunch at Le Clos Corbier
How the Bike & Vineyard Champagne Tour Works
Four steps from Reims to the Montagne de Reims grand-cru villages — by e-bike, jeep, or vintage car.
Reims Meeting Point + Equipment
Meet at the Reims Champagne-Ardenne train station or a central Reims hotel ~9 AM. E-bikes (Bosch pedal-assist, 5 power levels — non-cyclists are fine), helmets, panniers for tasting purchases, and a route briefing. Jeep tours: meet at the e-bike pickup or directly in Verzenay village. Vintage car: meeting point in Épernay.
Ride Through the Montagne de Reims
The route climbs gently from Reims south through Sillery, Verzenay, and Mailly — all 100% Pinot Noir grand-cru villages. ~25 km on e-bike with pedal assist (real distance feels like 8 km on a road bike). 3 photo stops: Verzenay's 1818 windmill, the Mailly-Champagne cooperative, and the cross at the highest point of the Montagne de Reims.
Vineyard Walk + 3 Tastings at a Family Domain
Mid-route stop at a family-grower domain in Verzenay or Mailly. 30-min vineyard walk: vine spacing, vintage variation, the 2024 harvest dates. 3-cuvée tasting with the vigneron — non-vintage Brut, Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir), and a Bouzy Rouge if the season is right.
Lunch Picnic + Return Ride
Picnic lunch (~1 PM) at the domain or in the vines — vigneron-supplied charcuterie, chaource, baguette, paired with the family's bottling. Return ride to Reims via a different route (~2 hours, mostly downhill). Arrive back at the meeting point around 5 PM.
Photo Gallery
Bike & Vineyard Champagne Tour — Through the Lens
The Pinot Noir slopes of Verzenay, the historic 1818 Verzenay windmill, the e-bike riding line through the vines, and the family-domain tasting room at the route's end.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Bike Tour vs Jeep Tour vs Vintage Car vs Walking Tour
The four vineyard-format options compared — which transport for which traveller.
| Feature | MOST POPULAR E-Bike Day Tour | Jeep Vineyard Tour | Vintage Car Tasting | Lunch Pairing at Aÿ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $222/per person | From $233/person | From $58/person | From $111/person |
| Vehicle | Bosch e-bike | Off-road jeep | Citroën 2CV / Mehari | Walk (Aÿ village) |
| Distance/Time | 25 km / 7 hours | Half-day off-road | 2 hours scenic | 3-hour seated lunch |
| Tastings | 3 tastings | 3 tastings | 1 tasting | 4 cuvées |
| Fitness Required | Balance + pedal-assist | None | None | None |
| Grand-Cru Villages | Verzenay, Mailly, Bouzy | Steeper Montagne slopes | Épernay area | Aÿ village (grand cru) |
| Best For | Vineyard enthusiasts | Mobility-friendly slope view | Photo-focused short trip | Food-led visitors |
| Book E-Bike Tour | Browse Bike Tours | Browse Bike Tours | Browse Lunch Pairings |
More Bike & Vineyard Tour Options
14 vineyard-format tours — e-bike, jeep, vintage car, on-foot panoramic walks, and half-day family-domain visits.
VINEYARD WALKDégustation de champagne balade panoramique dans les vignes
Insolite, dégustation champagne dans le vignoble de champagne. Balade exclusif en Defender là où le luxe rencontre l'aventure. Point Panoramique, vous n’oublierez jamais cet instant, c'est garanti !
JEEP VINEYARDEpernay: Vineyard Jeep Ride with Tasting and Tours
Discover the vineyards of Épernay aboard our Jeep, with a tour of the vineyards and a tasting of local Champagnes off the beaten path. A unique experience in the heart of Champagne!
MUNOZ BRUNEAUChampagne Munoz Bruneau : Half Day Visit and Tasting
Explore the Champagne vineyards during a half-day visit to a Family Estate and tasting of 3 champagnes. Discovery of the birthplace of champagne: Hautvillers.
VINTAGE CARFrom Epernay : Champagne tasting with a vintage car
During 2 hours, we will tell you the history of the Champagne region and the vineyard through seasons. Champagne tasting in the middle of the vines.
BUBBLE 6 TASTINGSFrom Epernay : Bubble Champagne Tour 6 tastings
Discover the famous "Côte des Blancs" Grand Cru vineyard, Epernay and Hautvillers like Dom Pérignon during an unforgettable half-day tour from Epernay. Visit a family grower, enjoy Champagne tastings
Guest Reviews
What Visitors Say
5/5
from 204 verified visitors
"The tour led by Jerome was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and caring for all our needs. He went above and beyond to provide details at each stop and explain the champagne making methodology and history . Lunch and tasting was a highlight . Delicious in an authentic farm house setting. Small group was also great . Thank for a memorable and enjoyable day . Jane and Sally"
"Absolutely wonderful! We loved the entire tour… from pick up to drop off. Our guide Suzanne was exceptional - knowledgeable, personable and passionate and she really made our whole tour an incredible experience."
"Brilliant day we loved riding through the vineyards and villages on the e bikes very picturesque. The champagne/wine tasting and food was delicious best we’ve had on any day trip . The guide was very knowledgeable on all things Champagne there wasn’t anything he couldn’t answer . I’d definitely book this tour again and would recommend it ."
"What a lovely way to spend the day riding through the Champagne district! Thomas was friendly and very knowledgeable. They day ended with a wonderful lunch at one of the local champagne houses with four different tastings. Riding was very easy on the e-bikes. Highly recommended!"
"Fabulous tour - Épernay. Loved the small group and Suzanne was an excellent tour guide. Highly recommend!"
"Our tour guide, Julie, was fantastic! Very relaxed day with beautiful scenery, surprise visit to the monastery where Dom Perignon is buried. Lunch was delicious as were the champagne tastings. Loved every minute! ❤️"
"What an amazing day riding through the vineyards! Suzanne was a wonderful tour guide and host!"
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See All ReviewsReady to Book Your Champagne Visit?
Pick the format that matches your trip — a grande Maison cellar tour, a Paris day trip, a small-group tasting, a private chauffeur-driven tour, or an e-bike vineyard ride. 42 tours compared with free cancellation. Starting from $222 per person.
Browse All Champagne ToursFAQ — Épernay Bike & Vineyard Champagne Tour
Practical answers for e-bike, jeep, and vintage-car vineyard tours.
No — the e-bikes are Bosch pedal-assist with 5 power levels. Even non-cyclists can ride 25 km comfortably (real effort feels like 8 km on a road bike). The route is rolling rather than steep — the Montagne de Reims gains 200 m total over 25 km. Riders need to be balanced on a bike; no recent cycling experience required. Full route and gear walkthrough in our bike tour through Champagne vineyards guide.
Most operators reschedule for free if the morning forecast shows >70% rain. Light rain (drizzle, intermittent) — tour proceeds with provided rain ponchos. Lunch is indoors (family domain), so wet weather affects only the ride portion. Spring (April–May) and autumn (October) are the highest-risk months; summer is reliably dry.
Reims Champagne-Ardenne train station OR a central Reims hotel ~9 AM. Exact pickup point sent the day before. The bike outfitters store the bikes at the meeting point; you arrive without equipment, ride out with full kit (bike, helmet, pannier).
E-bike (lead tour, $222): 25 km ride through Verzenay/Mailly grand-cru villages, 3 vineyard stops, 3 tastings, picnic lunch. Half day to full day. Jeep tour ($233): half-day off-road through the steeper slopes you can't easily ride. Vintage car tour ($58): 2-hour scenic drive in a Citroën 2CV or Mehari with one tasting at the end.
Standard e-bike route covers Verzenay (100% Pinot Noir, grand cru), Mailly-Champagne (grand cru), and either Sillery (grand cru) or Bouzy (premier cru, sometimes referred to as grand cru for Bouzy Rouge still wine). All on the Montagne de Reims north face.
Children 14+ accepted on most operators (must be able to ride independently). Under 14 is rare because the 25 km distance is too much. Some operators offer child bikes for 10+. The wine tastings are adults-only (French AOC law sets the legal age at 18); families are accommodated with grape-juice tastings for kids.
Moulin de Verzenay — a stone windmill built in 1818, owned today by G.H. Mumm, used for receptions and as a Pinot Noir grand-cru viewpoint above the Verzenay vineyards. The most photographed Champagne landmark after the Avenue de Champagne. Most e-bike and jeep tours include a 15-min photo stop here.
Picnic lunch at the family domain or in the vines (weather permitting) — typically vigneron-supplied charcuterie, chaource and brie de Meaux cheese, fresh baguette, saucisson sec, paired with 2-3 of the family's own cuvées. 30-min seated meal, not a long sit-down. Vegetarian options must be flagged at booking.
25 km on pedal-assist e-bike with rolling terrain takes about 2 hours of actual riding (broken into 4 segments of 30 min each, with stops between). Total tour time is 7 hours = riding + 3 vineyard stops + lunch + return. Real effort feels like 8 km on a non-assisted bike.
Cyclists are subject to the French BAC limit of 0.5 g/L (same as drivers). The 3 tastings on the tour are typically 25 ml pours each (75 ml total = ~1 glass), which keeps an average adult well under the limit. The picnic lunch tastings are after the main riding portion. Operators are aware of this and pace the day accordingly.
Still have questions? Email us at info@epernaychampagne.tours