Discover this Art and History city ! Famous “great coronation city” with its Cathedrale Notre Dame, one of the most major gothic art construction in Europe, Reims is particularly attractive for its numerous Art Déco districts typical of the 1920s.

You leave the city of coronations to reach the capital of Champagne. But before reaching Epernay, it is the Regional Natural Park of the Montagne de Reims which opens its doors. You first cross the coast of the island of France, through its route of champagne before reaching the curious twisted beech trees of the Forest Domaniale Verzy. Admire the ocean of vineyards at the top of the Verzenay Lighthouse or take the time to enjoy a glass of Champagne at Perchingbar, a bar perched among the trees. After the section of almost 10 km through the forest, you go from village to village on small roads and country paths through Fontaine-sur-Ay and Avenay-Val-d'Or. Arrival in Mutigny in superb accommodation amidst the vines!

Challenge: 41.8km, 486m ascent, 372m descent

This beautiful stage guides you through the vineyards and mountains on the Route de Champagne along Marne la Vallée. Here you will be able to admire a rich wine heritage. This bike route will offer you breathtaking views of the Marne Valley. Cycle along the Marne river through Cumières and Damery where you have the possibility to take a break. On the way to Venteuil, you can admire the view of the Château de Boursault. The valley road goes through villages, vineyards, fields, forests until Reuil. Return to Mutigny by taking the other side of the Marne and finally to discover Epernay and the famous street “Avenue de Champagne”.

Challenge: 49.9km, 457m ascent, 458m descent
 

After breakfast, the last cycling stage in Champagne will allow you to explore the national forest of Hautvillers. You ride through the village of Champillon and after another downhill and uphill, you reach Hautvillers, considered as the birthplace of Champagne. You reach the hilltop of Montagne de Reims covered by forest and go down on the opposite hillside through another wine area overlooking the plain of Reims. You cycle through Chamery, Ecueil and Sacy before crossing Reims and triumphantly arrive at the foot of the cathedral.

Challenge: 45 km, 670 m ascent, 785m descent

You leave Reims after breakfast. Take advantage of these last moments to make a last tour in the city center.